Image forming apparatus employing cleanerless system
US9317008B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/0064
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a developing roller and a photosensitive drum configured to rotate about a first axis, and has a peripheral surface. The developing roller is configured to contact the photosensitive drum and is configured to supply developer to the photosensitive drum by rotating about a second axis positioned lower than the first axis in a vertical direction to form a visible image on the peripheral surface. Extraneous matter on the peripheral surface is recovered only by the developing roller.
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