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Toner density control method
Assignee: Konica Minolta Inc
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Filing: 1990-09-20
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Granted: 1991-11-12
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Expires: 2010-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A toner density control method wherein a change in a toner density when a developer of a standard density is stirred, a correction coefficient is calculated from the change, and a toner density of the developer of the standard density under stable condition is calculated from the toner density of the developer which has been stirred and from the correction coefficient, in order to control the toner density.
Inventors
- 👤 Kiyohari Nakagama
- 👤 Kohji Ishii
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:13
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/06; G03G15/08; G03G15/0822; G03G15/0848; G03G15/0849; G03G15/0853; G03G15/0856; G03G15/0858
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A method for controlling a toner density of a two component developer which comprises a toner and a carrier, said method comprising (a) stirring said developer for a predetermined time, (b) detecting a first toner density value at a certain time during said stirring and detecting a second toner density value when said stirring is completed, (c) determining a reference density value based on said first value an said second value, (d) storing the reference value in a memory, and (e) controlling said toner density based on said reference value.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
90 words
A method for controlling a toner density of a two component developer which comprises a toner and a carrier, said method comprising (a) stirring said developer for a predetermined time, (b) detecting a first toner density value at a certain time during said stirring and detecting a second toner density value when said stirring is completed, (c) determining a reference density value based on said first value an said second value, (d) storing the reference value in a memory, and (e) controlling said toner density based on said reference value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said reference value is said toner density of said developer when said developer is in stable condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said determining further comprises calculating a correction coefficient based on said first value and said second value.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said reference value is determined based on said correction coefficient and said second value.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said determining further comprises calculating a difference between said first value and said second value.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said determining further comprises comparing said difference with a predetermined range.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 6 wherein the second value is said reference value when said difference is smaller than said predetermined range.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
102 words
An apparatus for controlling a toner density of a two component developer which developer comprises a toner and a carrier, said apparatus comprising (a) a stirring device for stirring said developer for a predetermined time, (b) a detection device for detecting a first toner density value at a certain time during stirring and a second toner density value when stirring is completed, (c) a calculator for calculating a reference value based on said first value and said second value, (d) a storage device for storing the reference value, and (e) a control for controlling said toner density based on said reference value.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
102 words
An apparatus for controlling a toner density of a two component developer which developer comprises a toner and a carrier, said apparatus comprising (a) a stirring device for stirring said developer for a predetermined time, (b) a detection device for detecting a first toner density value at a certain time during stirring and a second toner density value when stirring is completed, (c) a calculator for calculating a reference value based on said first value and said second value, (d) a storage device for storing the reference value, and (e) a control for controlling said toner density based on said reference value.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 8 further comprising a calculating device for calculating a correction coefficient based on said first value and said second value.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 8 further comprising a calculating element for calculating a difference between said first value and said second value.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 10 further comprising a comparator for comparing said difference with a predetermined range.
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