Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-08
2008-07-08
Gray, David M. (Department: 2852)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
C430S045100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07398036
ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus including: a black developing unit accommodating black toner; and at least one color developing unit accommodating color toner. The black toner has a softening point higher than that of the at least one color toner and contains a release agent at a percentage higher than that of the at least one color toner.
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Office Action, Jul. 18, 2006, from the Japanese Patent Office.
Gray David M.
Konica Minolta Business Technologies Inc.
Squire Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
Villaluna Erika J.
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