Image forming apparatus and process cartridge having magnet to prevent toner scattering
US6336013B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/183
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrophotographic image forming apparatus using a magnetic toner as a developer includes an image carrier and a case housing a developing roller to develop a latent image on the image carrier with the developer. A magnet is provided to a portion of the case adjacent to a surface of the image carrier after development of the latent image and before transfer of the developed image.
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