Image transfer unit having an intermediate transfer belt to which a toner image is applied
US7187893B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1672
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A recording medium carrier system of an image forming apparatus is constituted by independent units as a paper supply cassette, a paper feed unit, a transfer unit, a fixing unit, and a paper ejecting unit. An intermediate transfer unit in the transfer unit is provided with an intermediate transfer belt to which a toner image formed on a photoconductive drum is primarily transferred at a primary transfer position and which secondarily transfers the toner image on a recording medium at a secondary transfer position, and a driving roller for circulating the intermediate transfer belt. The primary transfer position is arranged close to the driving roller.
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