Electrophotography – Internal machine environment – Particle or contaminant control
Patent
1995-03-23
1997-03-04
Moses, R. L.
Electrophotography
Internal machine environment
Particle or contaminant control
399359, G03G 2100
Patent
active
056084994
ABSTRACT:
Accumulated toner and other particulate contaminants are removed from rollers, such as charging and transferring rollers, and conveyed to a collection receptacle positioned about the rotating path of an image bearing member, such as a photoconductive drum. In one embodiment, accumulated toner removed from a charging roller is recycled for development.
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Moses R. L.
Ricoh & Company, Ltd.
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