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Multilayer electrophotographic photoreceptor, and image forming method, image forming apparatus and process cartridge using the photoreceptor

US6576388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2001
Grant dateJun 10, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G5/14704
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrophotographic photoreceptor including at least an electroconductive substrate; and a photosensitive layer overlying the electroconductive substrate and including at least a charge generation layer; a charge transport layer; and a protective layer including a filler, wherein the filler is dispersed in the protective layer so as to occupy an area of from 3 to 5% of a cross section of the protective layer; the filler has particle diameter distribution having a peak at a diameter of from 0.2 to 0.3 &mgr;m; and the particles of the filler having a particle diameter of not less than 0.3 &mgr;m occupies an area of from 10 to 30% of the area of all the filler in the cross section of the protective layer.

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