Image forming apparatus
US7092660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0177
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrostatic latent image is formed on an image carrier. A developing roller is separatably abutted on the image carrier at a developing position to supply toner onto the image carrier to make the latent image visible as a toner image. The toner image is transferred onto a transfer member. A cleaner is abutted on the image carrier to remove toner remained thereon. A toner supplier supplies toner onto the image carrier while the developing roller is separated from the image carrier.
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