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2007-12-11

2007-12-11

Lee, Susan (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Transfer

Reexamination Certificate

active

11092551

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes a plurality of image forming units, a transfer belt that receives toner images from the plurality of image forming units, and a plurality of transfer rollers for rotating the transfer belt in an image forming direction. The image forming apparatus also includes a tensioner having a first end and a second end, and a tension roller coupled to the first end. The tension roller is in contact with the surface of the transfer belt. The tensioner is rotatable at a second end positioned away from a surface of the transfer belt.

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