18626598. IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
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IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18626598 titled 'IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
The abstract describes an image forming apparatus that includes a photosensitive drum, a charging roller, a developing roller, a control unit, and an estimating unit.
- The photosensitive drum bears an electrostatic latent image.
- The charging roller charges the photosensitive drum.
- The developing roller develops the electrostatic latent image with toner.
- The control unit starts the rotation of the photosensitive drum and developing roller while in contact.
- The estimating unit calculates toner consumption based on the amount consumed during startup.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various printing and copying machines to improve image quality and reduce toner consumption.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the issue of accurately estimating toner consumption in image forming apparatus, leading to cost savings and efficient resource management.
Benefits: The benefits of this technology include improved image quality, reduced toner consumption, and cost savings for users of image forming apparatus.
Commercial Applications: This technology can be applied in commercial printers, photocopiers, and multifunction devices to enhance performance and reduce operational costs.
Prior Art: Readers interested in prior art related to this technology can explore patents and research papers in the field of image forming apparatus and toner consumption estimation.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers in the field of image forming apparatus and printing technology may find updated studies on toner consumption estimation and image quality improvement relevant to this technology.
Questions about image forming apparatus: 1. How does this technology improve toner consumption estimation in image forming apparatus? 2. What are the potential cost-saving implications of using this technology in commercial printers and copiers?
Original Abstract Submitted
An image forming apparatus is provided, which includes: a photosensitive drum that bears an electrostatic latent image; a charging roller that charges the photosensitive drum; and a developing roller that develops by toner the electrostatic latent image formed on the photosensitive drum, a control unit that controls to start rotation of the photosensitive drum and the developing roller in a state of being in contact with each other, and an estimating unit configured to estimate a value relating to an amount of toner consumption in the image forming apparatus, on the basis of a value relating to an amount of toner that is consumed in a case in which the photosensitive drum and the developing roller are driven in the state of being in contact with each other at a time of startup of the image forming apparatus.
