Image removing method, image removing device, and image forming apparatus
US7386266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2026 |
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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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