18330979. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
KEISUKE Ishizumi of Kanagawa (JP)
IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18330979 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that includes various components such as an image bearing member, a transfer member, a supplying member, and a controller. The controller is capable of controlling the supplying member.
- The image forming apparatus applies a protective agent onto the surface of the transfer member.
- The controller controls the supplying member to apply the protective agent when the transfer member contacts the image bearing member during non-image formation.
- This application mode ensures that the protective agent is applied to the transfer member in specific situations.
Potential Applications
- This technology can be used in various image forming devices such as printers, copiers, and multifunctional devices.
- It can be beneficial in industries that heavily rely on image printing, such as advertising, publishing, and graphic design.
Problems Solved
- The protective agent helps to prevent toner adhesion and contamination on the transfer member during non-image formation.
- By controlling the application of the protective agent, the image forming apparatus can maintain the quality of printed images and prolong the lifespan of the transfer member.
Benefits
- The protective agent application mode ensures the transfer member remains clean and free from toner contamination.
- It helps to improve the overall print quality and reduces the need for maintenance and cleaning of the image forming apparatus.
- The extended lifespan of the transfer member reduces the frequency of replacements, resulting in cost savings for the user.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member, a transfer member, a supplying member for supplying a protective agent applied onto a surface of the transfer member, and a controller capable of controlling the supplying member. In a state in which the transfer member contacts the image bearing member during non-image formation other than during image formation in which the toner image is transferred from the image bearing member onto the recording material, the controller carried out control so that an operation in an application mode in which the protective agent supplied from the supplying member is applied onto the surface of the transfer member is executed.
