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Image forming apparatus and image forming method

US8092962B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2007
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/0177
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus 1 including a photosensitive member 2 on which an electrostatic latent image is formed according to an image signal, a development mechanism 5 for forming a toner image by developing the electrostatic latent images, and a transfer body 60 for transferring the toner image. The development mechanism 5 includes a plurality of developing units 51-54 holding different kinds of toners. A second work of adhesion between the photosensitive member 2 and a second toner to be transferred to the transfer body second is larger than a first and a third work of adhesions between the photosensitive member 2 and a first and a third toners to be transferred to the transfer body first and third.

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