Image forming method and apparatus using developer carrier pressed into engagement with image carrier
US6608984B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0818
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus of the type which develops a latent image on an image carrier with toner stored in a developing unit and transferring the resulting toner image to a recording medium. The developing unit includes a developer carrier which contacts the image carrier at least at two spaced apart points with a gap being formed between the at least two points of contact. A moving mechanism will move opposite ends of the developer carrier independent distances relative to one another so as to eliminate the gap and establish full contact between the image carrier surface and developer carrier surface.
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