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Tri-level imaging apparatus using different electrostatic targets for cycle up and runtime
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1991-09-05
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Granted: 1993-06-29
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Expires: 2011-09-05
Abstract
Abstract Two sets of targets, one for use during cycle up convergence of electrostatics and one during runtime enable single pass cleaning of developed patches, during cycle up convergence. To this end, different targets from those used during runtime are used for the preclean, transfer and pretransfer dicorotrons during cycle up. Proper charging of the photoreceptor during runtime and cycle up convergence is also enabled by the provision of two charging targets, one for each mode of operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel W. MacDonald
- 👤 Mark A. Scheuer
- 👤 Douglas A. Lundy
- 👤 Anthony L. Paolini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:53
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/01; G03G15/0105; G03G15/50; G03G15/5033; G03G15/5041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
In a method of creating tri-level images on a charge retentive surface during operation of a tri-level imaging apparatus, the steps including: subjecting said charge retentive surface to a plurality of corona discharge devices including pretransfer, transfer and precleaning corona discharge devices; during runtime operation of said apparatus, operating said corona discharge devices at a first set of target values and during cycle up convergence of said apparatus, operating said discharge devices at a second set of target values.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
In a method of creating tri-level images on a charge retentive surface during operation of a tri-level imaging apparatus, the steps including: subjecting said charge retentive surface to a plurality of corona discharge devices including pretransfer, transfer and precleaning corona discharge devices; during runtime operation of said apparatus, operating said corona discharge devices at a first set of target values and during cycle up convergence of said apparatus, operating said discharge devices at a second set of target values.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the step of subjecting said charge retentive surface to a plurality of corona discharge devices comprises using a charging device for uniformly charging said charge retentive surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the step of using said second set of targets for said pretransfer, transfer and precleaning corona discharge devices enables single pass cleaning of developed images thereby expediting cycle up convergence.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein the step of using a charging device for uniformly charging said charge retentive surface comprises using different target values for said charging device during runtime and cycle up convergence whereby the effects of positive transfer during runtime are negated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method according to claim 3 wherein the step of using a charging device for uniformly charging said charge retentive surface comprises using different target values for said charging device during runtime and cycle up convergence whereby the effects of positive transfer during runtime are negated.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
Apparatus for creating tri-level images on a charge retentive surface during operation of a tri-level imaging apparatus, said apparatus comprising: means for subjecting said charge retentive surface to a plurality of corona discharge devices including pretransfer, transfer and precleaning corona discharge devices; means for operating said corona discharge devices at a first set of target values during runtime operation of said apparatus, and means for operating said corona discharge devices at a second set of target values during cycle up convergence of said apparatus.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
84 words
Apparatus for creating tri-level images on a charge retentive surface during operation of a tri-level imaging apparatus, said apparatus comprising: means for subjecting said charge retentive surface to a plurality of corona discharge devices including pretransfer, transfer and precleaning corona discharge devices; means for operating said corona discharge devices at a first set of target values during runtime operation of said apparatus, and means for operating said corona discharge devices at a second set of target values during cycle up convergence of said apparatus.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said plurality of corona discharge devices comprises a charging device for uniformly charging said charge retentive surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said second set of targets for said pretransfer, transfer and precleaning corona discharge devices enables single pass cleaning of developed images thereby expediting cycle up convergence.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus according to claim 7 wherein said charging device for uniformly charging said charge retentive surface comprises means for operating said charging device at different target values during runtime and cycle up convergence whereby the effects of positive transfer during runtime are negated.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus according to claim 8 wherein said charging device for uniformly charging said charge retentive surface comprises means for operating said charging device at different target values during runtime and cycle up convergence whereby the effects of positive transfer during runtime are negated.
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