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Image forming apparatus including control device for controlling a pre-transfer charger

US5761569A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 1997
Grant dateJun 2, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/1609
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus transfers a toner image formed on a photoconductive member onto transfer paper by passing the photoconductive member consecutively beside a main charger, exposure unit, developer unit, pre-transfer charger, transfer charger, and charge remover. During image formation under conditions with temperature or humidity lower than a predetermined level, the pre-transfer charger is deactivated.

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