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Development apparatus and image forming apparatus using the same

US7844203B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2007
Grant dateNov 30, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/104
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A development apparatus includes an anilox roller for supplying liquid developer to a development roller and a supply roller arranged in a developer container and held in contact with the anilox roller to supply the liquid developer to the anilox roller. An AC voltage is applied to the supply roller, and a bias voltage is applied to the development roller. Liquid developer contained in grooves of undulations of an anilox pattern formed on a surface of the anilox roller is applied to the development roller.

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