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Image forming apparatus

US9280125B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2015
Grant dateMar 8, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G21/0035
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a first image bearer, a lubricant dispenser to apply lubricant to the first image bearer, and a controller to adjust a spatial interval during image formation between successive recording media on each of which an image is formed, according to a total amount of toner attached to the first image bearer for each of the successive recording media, to apply the lubricant to the first image bearer.

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