Image forming device
US6587659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/021
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming device which is capable of preventing generation of toner filming and obtaining a stable image quality without defects over a long period and which is environmentally friendly. The image forming device, for forming an image with a spherical toner, includes image holding members, contact type charging member, exposing member, developing member, and transfer member. A toner shape change ratio (Tt) of deformed toner particles passed between the contacting portions of the image holding members and the charging member is in a range of 50 to 100 percent.
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