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Image removing method, image removing device, and image forming apparatus

US7060407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2003
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2024

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

Abstract

An image removing method including bringing an outermost layer of a removing member into contact with an image fixed on an image support without applying a liquid to the image while heating the image and the outermost layer; and separating the removing member from the image support to remove the image from the image support, wherein the removing member includes a substrate and the outermost layer which is located overlying the substrate and which includes a thermoplastic resin, and wherein the image includes a removing agent which can decrease adhesion force of the image to the image support when heated.

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