Image forming apparatus with partitioning member

Details Image forming apparatus with partitioning member Image forming apparatus with partitioning member

2006-07-14

2009-06-09

Gray, David M (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Internal machine environment

Forced air circulation

C399S098000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07546058

ABSTRACT:
A partition is provided to isolate a space from outside thereof, the space encompassing a space where an image holding member, a developing device, a charging device, a transfer device, and a fixing device. The isolated space is under reduced pressure. This allows the image forming apparatus to avoid negative effect caused by humidity change.

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