Electrophotography – Image formation – Transfer
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-14
2006-11-14
Gutierrez, Diego (Department: 2859)
Electrophotography
Image formation
Transfer
C399S092000, C399S302000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07136613
ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus, includes: a plurality of image carriers each carrying a developer image; a primary transfer belt opposed to the plurality of image carriers and configured to carry a multicolor developer image; a secondary transfer unit opposed to the primary transfer belt and configured to transfer the multicolor developer image carried on the primary transfer belt onto a transfer medium; and a fixing unit configured to fix the multicolor developer image transferred by the secondary transfer unit on the transfer medium. The primary transfer belt is provided along a substantial vertical direction. The secondary transfer unit is provided on the opposite side of the image carrier on the primary transfer belt. The fixing unit is provided above the secondary transfer unit.
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Okabe Yasushi
Sato Shougo
Suzuki Masashi
Yokoi Katsuyuki
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
Cohen Amy R.
Gutierrez Diego
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