Electrophotography – Diagnostics – Unit or part identification
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Lee, Susan S (Department: 2884)
Electrophotography
Diagnostics
Unit or part identification
C399S055000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07995931
ABSTRACT:
A image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive drum having a high-lubricity state layer. In an initial rotation operation performed after mounting a process cartridge, in a main assembly of the image forming apparatus, a process cartridge in which lubricating particles are not applied in a contact area between a fresh cleaning blade and the photosensitive drum, toner is supplied only by application of a developing bias after the photosensitive drum and a developing sleeve are driven to supply and stagnate the toner in the contact area between the cleaning blade and the photosensitive drum.
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Inami Satoru
Yoshida Nobuyoshi
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
Fitzpatrick ,Cella, Harper & Scinto
Lee Susan S
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