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Image forming apparatus with toner discharge method

US7853161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2008
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0887
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A potential difference between the photoreceptor and the development roller is set at a value at which the normally charged toner on the development roller can be flown toward the photoreceptor in the development phase at the time of compulsorily consuming the toner, and this potential difference is set at a value at which the flown normally charged toner can be returned to the development roller in the recovery phase.

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