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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 07, 2012
Shinya Makiura, Kanagawa, JP;
Masao Ohkubo, Kanagawa, JP;
Yasunori Unagida, Kanagawa, JP;
FUJI XEROX CO., LTD., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes an application unit that applies to a holding unit a voltage that generates a potential difference between the holding unit and a photoconductor member such that a toner image is developed on the photoconductor member. The potential difference causes toner included in a two-component developer, held by the holding unit, to be transferred from the holding unit to the photoconductor member. A controller controls the application unit, subsequent to an expiration of an image quality assurance period throughout which a predetermined image quality is assured, such that the potential of the holding unit is decreased according to a decrease of a thickness of a photosensitive film.