Belt member, belt driving unit, and image forming apparatus

Details Belt member, belt driving unit, and image forming apparatus Belt member, belt driving unit, and image forming apparatus

2007-10-02

2007-10-02

Tran, Hoan (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Photoconductive member

Reexamination Certificate

active

11119854

ABSTRACT:
A belt member is formed in an annular shape, which enables endless circulation of the belt member, and includes a belt base; a mark that is formed with a light reflective material; and a protection layer that is formed with a translucent material. The protection layer covers the mark, and the mark and the protection layer are arranged on a surface of the belt member on an inner side of the annular shape.

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