Electrophotographic imaging apparatus with reduced packaging size
US6262753A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0119
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrophotographic imaging apparatus includes a plurality of photoconductive drums and a plurality of printhead assemblies. Each drum has an axis of rotation and a photoconductive peripheral surface. A plurality of the axes of rotation of the drums lie in a generally common plane. The peripheral surface of each drum rotates in a common direction defining an advance direction of the print medium. Adjacent drums are disposed at a first distance away from each other between the axes of rotation. Each printhead assembly is associated with a respective drum and is configured for generating a laser beam which impinges upon the respective drum along a line of incidence. The printhead assemblies are disposed at a second distance from one to another which is greater than the first distance.
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