Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240103407). IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

TAKASHI Mukai of Kanagawa (JP)

SATOSHI Sunahara of Tokyo (JP)

SHUNSUKE Mizukoshi of Tokyo (JP)

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240103407 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an image forming apparatus that includes two image forming portions with photosensitive members, charging members, and developing members. The apparatus also includes an exposure portion, an applying portion, a storing portion, and a controller.

  • The apparatus can change the transfer voltage and potential of an image portion formed on the second photosensitive member based on the toner information stored in the storing portion.
  • The controller carries out control to change the transfer voltage and potential when the toner information in the first accommodating portion is changed but not in the second accommodating portion.

Potential Applications of this Technology

This technology could be applied in various printing and copying machines to improve image quality and efficiency.

Problems Solved by this Technology

This technology solves the problem of inconsistent image quality due to differences in toner information between different accommodating portions.

Benefits of this Technology

The benefits of this technology include improved image quality, consistent transfer voltage, and potential control for better printing results.

Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology

This technology could be utilized in commercial printing services, office printers, and photocopiers to enhance image reproduction and overall performance.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be a similar image forming apparatus with multiple image forming portions but without the capability to adjust transfer voltage and potential based on toner information.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact energy consumption in the image forming apparatus?

This article does not address the energy efficiency implications of the described technology.

Are there any limitations to the size or type of images that can be produced using this apparatus?

The article does not mention any restrictions on the size or type of images that can be created with this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

an image forming apparatus includes a first image forming portion including a first photosensitive member, a first charging member, and a first developing member including a first accommodating portion: a second image forming portion including a second photosensitive member, a second charging member, and a second developing member including a second accommodating portion: an exposure portion; an applying portion: a storing portion; and a controller. when in the storing portion, information on toner accommodated in the first accommodating portion is changed from first information to second to information and information on toner accommodated in the second accommodating portion is not changed, the controller carries out control so that a transfer voltage is changed from a first transfer voltage to a second transfer voltage and so that a potential of an image portion formed on the second photosensitive member is changed from a first potential to a second potential.