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Charged area (CAD) image loss control in a tri-level imaging apparatus
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1993-03-11
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Granted: 1994-08-16
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Expires: 2013-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A pair of Electronic Voltmeters (ESV) are utilized to control the photoreceptor charging voltage in a Tri-Level imaging apparatus. One of the ESVs is used to control the voltage increases of a charging device. The other ESV is used to monitor the charge level of the charged area image of a Tri-Level image. When a critical value is sensed the control of the charging device is shifted to the ESV that monitors the charged area image level and limits the output from the charging device to a predetermined target value.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark A. Scheuer
- 👤 Daniel W. MacDonald
- 👤 Kenneth S. Palumbo
- 👤 Anthony L. Paolini
- 👤 Robin E. Berman
- 👤 Carl B. Hurwitch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:00
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/50; G03G15/5033; G03G15/5037; G03G15/01; G03G15/0105; G03G15/02; G03G15/0266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 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: uniformly charging said charge retentive surface by using a charging device; forming a tri-level image on said charge retentive surface, said tri-level image comprising a discharged image area and a charged image area; developing said discharged image area with toner; measuring the voltage level of said charged image area by using a first sensing device and controlling the operation of said charging device for compensating for charged area voltage loss occurring during said development step; monitoring the voltage level of undeveloped tri-level images on said charge retentive surface by using a second sensing device; and when a predetermined value is sensed by said second sensing device controlling the operation of said charging device with said second sensing device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 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: uniformly charging said charge retentive surface by using a charging device; forming a tri-level image on said charge retentive surface, said tri-level image comprising a discharged image area and a charged image area; developing said discharged image area with toner; measuring the voltage level of said charged image area by using a first sensing device and controlling the operation of said charging device for compensating for charged area voltage loss occurring during said development step; monitoring the voltage level of undeveloped tri-level images on said charge retentive surface by using a second sensing device; and when a predetermined value is sensed by said second sensing device controlling the operation of said charging device with said second sensing device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the steps of monitoring and measuring are effected using electrostatic voltmeters.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein said step of uniformly charging said charge retentive surface comprises using a primary dicorotron and a secondary dicorotron.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
136 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 uniformly charging said charge retentive surface; means for forming a tri-level image on said charge retentive surface, said tri-level image comprising a discharged image area and a charged image area; means for developing said discharged image area with toner; first sensing means for measuring the voltage level of said charged image area and for controlling the operation of said charging device for compensating for charged area voltage loss occurring during said development; second sensing means for monitoring the voltage level of undeveloped tri-level images on said charge retentive surface; and means for shifting the control of operation of said uniform charging means to said second sensing means when a predetermined value is sensed thereby.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
136 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 uniformly charging said charge retentive surface; means for forming a tri-level image on said charge retentive surface, said tri-level image comprising a discharged image area and a charged image area; means for developing said discharged image area with toner; first sensing means for measuring the voltage level of said charged image area and for controlling the operation of said charging device for compensating for charged area voltage loss occurring during said development; second sensing means for monitoring the voltage level of undeveloped tri-level images on said charge retentive surface; and means for shifting the control of operation of said uniform charging means to said second sensing means when a predetermined value is sensed thereby.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus according to claim 4 wherein the said measuring and monitoring means comprise electrostatic voltmeters.
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