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Image forming apparatus with a developing device using a developing liquid

US5987282A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 1998
Grant dateNov 16, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/10
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A developing device of the type using a highly viscous developing liquid is disclosed. The developing liquid applied to a developer carrier in the form of a thin layer is uniformed in order to form a high quality image. The developing liquid is capable of forming desirable images with a constant characteristic even when it is repeatedly used over a long period of time. An image forming apparatus including such a developing device is also disclosed.

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