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Electrophotographic drum-shaped photoconductor and image forming method and apparatus using the same

US6562529B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 2000
Grant dateMay 13, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G21/00
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrophotographic drum-shaped photoconductor has an electroconductive support and a photoconductive layer formed thereon, with a lubricating material being applied to the surface thereof in the shape of a plurality of bands spaced therebetween, constituting band-shaped lubricating material applied areas, extending along a circumference of the drum-shaped photoconductor in the direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the drum-shaped photoconductor. An electrophotographic image formation method and an image forming apparatus employing the above-mentioned drum-shaped photoconductor are also disclosed.

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