Transfer apparatus and image forming apparatus

Details Transfer apparatus and image forming apparatus Transfer apparatus and image forming apparatus

2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Gray, David M. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Transfer

C399S066000, C399S308000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11052980

ABSTRACT:
A transfer apparatus and an image forming apparatus capable of transferring an image satisfactorily using developing agent are disclosed. A transfer system includes photosensitive drums corresponding to the respective colors arranged along the outer peripheral surface of a transfer belt and intermediate transfer rollers arranged offset downstream side from the respective photosensitive drums for applying a transfer field to the respective photosensitive drums. The transfer belt is configured of a material such as polyimide or polycarbonate in which a surge current of not less than a specified value flows immediately after application of a transfer voltage.

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