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Image forming method and image forming apparatus

US6565194B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2002
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2217/0025
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

To keep a toner (1) deposited on a transportation belt (21) from contact with a printhead (4) and prevent the clogging of toner passage holes (6) of the printhead (4), the toner (1) on a toner holding member (2) is ejected toward the transportation belt (21) through the toner passage holes (6) after the movement of the transportation belt (21) is initiated such that the cleaning of the toner passage holes (6) is initiated.

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