JP4078372B2 - 電子写真画像形成装置 - Google Patents

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JP4078372B2
JP4078372B2 JP2006092581A JP2006092581A JP4078372B2 JP 4078372 B2 JP4078372 B2 JP 4078372B2 JP 2006092581 A JP2006092581 A JP 2006092581A JP 2006092581 A JP2006092581 A JP 2006092581A JP 4078372 B2 JP4078372 B2 JP 4078372B2
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欣弥 原田
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    • G03G15/00—Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern
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    • G03G15/08—Apparatus for electrographic processes using a charge pattern for developing using a solid developer, e.g. powder developer
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    • G03G15/0887—Arrangements for conveying and conditioning developer in the developing unit, e.g. agitating, removing impurities or humidity
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