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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2000
Filed:
Oct. 20, 1998
Shuichi Aita, Mishima, JP;
Fumihiro Arahira, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Kiyoshi Mizoe, Numazu, JP;
Toshio Takamori, Numazu, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An electrophotographic apparatus includes: an electrophotographic photosensitive member, a charging device including a charging member formed of magnetic particles and disposed contactable to the photosensitive member so as to charge the photosensitive member based on a voltage applied thereto, exposure device, developing device, and a transfer device. The magnetic particles exhibit a good charging ability for a long period and therefore provide a good continuous image-forming performance because they are formed of ferrite particles including a ferrite having a very limited composition represented by the formula of: