Apparatus and method for reducing contamination of an image...

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2007-02-06

2007-02-06

Gray, David M. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Internal machine environment

Particle or contaminant control

C399S092000, C399S093000, C399S098000, C399S099000, C399S170000, C399S171000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10902723

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for reducing contamination of an image transfer surface in an image transfer device includes a charging device for charging the image transfer surface. An airflow control system ventilates the charging device and restricts airflow adjacent the image transfer surface.

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