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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2000
Filed:
Jan. 09, 1997
Takashi Kusaba, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Fuji, JP;
Minoru Shimojo, Kawasaki, JP;
Akihiko Nakazawa, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Akira Shimada, Susono, JP;
Atsushi Tanaka, Susono, JP;
Tsunenori Ashibe, Yokohama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An intermediate transfer member is formed by at least a base layer and a surface layer. The base layer is formed by epichlorohydrin rubber and acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber mixed in a certain weight ratio (preferably 1:9 to 9:1). The surface layer is formed by urethane resin or elastomer and a fluorine-containing compound powder. The fluorine-containing compound powder may preferably be contained in an amount of 20-80 wt. % based on the surface layer. The intermediate transfer member is suitable for full-color image formation by electrophotography and is effective in improving a transfer performance and providing clear images without causing transfer failure even in repetitive use for a long period.