Image processing apparatus, process cartridge, and cleaning system with residual toner retaining unit
US7499664B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/183
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transfer residual toner that has not been electrostatically transferred onto a transfer paper P at a transfer nip and remains on a surface of a photosensitive element is temporarily retained by an elastic blade of a toner retaining unit in a mechanical manner before reaching a latent image forming area. When passing through the latent image forming area, the transfer residual toner is returned onto the surface of the photosensitive member at such a timing that writing is not performed by an exposing unit on the surface of the photosensitive element.
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