Air-conditioned electrophotographic image forming apparatus

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2003-06-13

2008-10-28

Grainger, Quana M (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Internal machine environment

C399S094000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07444097

ABSTRACT:
An electrophotographic image forming apparatus of the present invention includes a frame, a photoconductive drum disposed in the frame, and an air conditioning device for removing moisture around the drum inside the frame. The drum has a wear-resistant, durable surface layer that wears by an amount of 0.05 μm to 0.5 μm for 100,000 rotations.

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Computer translation of cited reference JP06-083153 to Hamamichi et al.

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