Apparatus and methods for delivery of a functional material to an image forming member
US8805262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0189
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The presently disclosed embodiments relate generally to an image forming apparatus including a delivery member for delivering a functional material in contact with an intermediate transfer belt such that functional material is transferred onto one or more imaging members via the intermediate transfer belt. Embodiments also pertain to an improved electrophotographic imaging member comprising a very thin outer layer on the imaging member surface, where the outer layer comprises functional materials, such as paraffin, that act as a lubricant and or a barrier against moisture and/or surface contaminants. The improved imaging member exhibits improved xerographic performance, such as reduced friction and deletions in high humidity conditions.
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