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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 20, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 07, 2006
Yuichi Kazaki, Nara, JP;
Eiichi Kido, Nara, JP;
Hiroaki Nakaya, Osaka, JP;
Takayuki Yamanaka, Nara, JP;
Yuichi Kazaki, Nara, JP;
Eiichi Kido, Nara, JP;
Hiroaki Nakaya, Osaka, JP;
Takayuki Yamanaka, Nara, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
One embodiment of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention includes an image forming apparatus provided with a one-component development apparatus having a toner layer regulating blade for regulating a thickness of a toner layer on a surface of a developer bearing member that contacts a photosensitive body, wherein at a non-development time after completion of operation of the developer bearing member, the developer bearing member is caused to rotate slightly in a direction reverse to that during development.