Image transfer apparatus and method using a seamed endless belt

Details Image transfer apparatus and method using a seamed endless belt Image transfer apparatus and method using a seamed endless belt

1998-11-25

2000-01-18

Grimley, Arthur T.

Electrophotography

Image formation

Photoconductive member

G03G 1500

Patent

active

060164158

ABSTRACT:
A reproduction apparatus and method including a toner image bearing member (TIBM) and a seamed endless belt that is brought into transfer relationship with the TIBM at a transfer station by movement of the TIBM in a process direction through the transfer station whereby a marking particle image formed on the TIBM is transferred from the TIBM towards the belt. The seam on the belt is configured in a configuration other than a straight line perpendicular to the process direction and is used in at least some transfers. In one embodiment, the belt is a paper transport belt and a receiver member is supported on the belt so as to overlie the seam on the belt during such transfers. In a second embodiment, the belt serves as an intermediate transfer member (ITM) and at least some transfers are made from the TIBM to the ITM at the seam area of the belt.

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