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Developing device for an image forming apparatus

US6061540A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 1998
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/101
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A developing device for an image forming apparatus of the present invention is capable of enhancing image quality by making the thickness of a film of developing liquid on a photoconduct element uniform after development. Development is effected under particular conditions matching with, e.g., the properties of the developing liquid.

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