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Image forming apparatus

US9927761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2017
Grant dateMar 27, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/0189
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member, a transfer member, a cleaning member, and an executing portion configured to execute a supplying operation for forming a predetermined toner image on the image bearing member during non-image formation and then supplying toner of the predetermined toner image to the contact portion. The executing portion executes the supplying operation with a forming condition of the predetermined toner image preset on the basis of information preset on contact pressure applied by the cleaning member to the image bearing member.

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