Imaging surface field reconditioning method and apparatus

Details Imaging surface field reconditioning method and apparatus Imaging surface field reconditioning method and apparatus

2005-01-11

2005-01-11

Feggins, Kristal J. (Department: 2853)

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C347S101000, C347S104000

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06840615

ABSTRACT:
An imaging surface field reconditioning method and apparatus are provided for reconditioning, in the field, a marking material control pattern on an imaging surface of in an image producing machine. The imaging surface field reconditioning apparatus for practicing the method includes (a) an abrading device including an abrasive member having an abrasive surface; (b) a drive assembly for moving the imaging surface of the imaging member along a first plane; (b) a first moving device for moving the abrading surface of the abrading member into contact with the imaging surface for forming a surface reconditioning nip therewith; and (d) at least a second moving device for simultaneously moving the abrading surface along the first plane, and translating the abrading surface back and forth against said imaging surface along a second plane, for reconditioning the marking material control pattern on the imaging surface, thereby preventing marking material drawback during subsequent image formation, and thereby improving imaging quality.

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