Abstract: An intermediate toner transfer belt includes an endless member made of a layer of a material having an endless functional surface adapted to transfer a toner image. The layer of material is textured so as to define a multiplicity of protruding portions of the material spaced apart from each other and integral with and extending outwardly from a remaining base portion of the material. The protruding portions have outer tips spaced apart from one another with outer surfaces thereon also spaced apart from one another such that the endless surface of the endless member is formed by the spaced apart outer surfaces of the outer tips of the protruding portions of the material. Further, the protruding portions are irregular in pattern and shape relative to one another and generally undulate toward and away from the remaining base portion of the material.

Abstract: An intermediate toner transfer belt includes an endless member made of a layer of a material having an endless functional surface adapted to transfer a toner image. The layer of material is textured so as to define a multiplicity of protruding portions of the material spaced apart from each other and integral with and extending outwardly from a remaining base portion of the material. The protruding portions have outer tips spaced apart from one another with outer surfaces thereon also spaced apart from one another such that the endless surface of the endless member is formed by the spaced apart outer surfaces of the outer tips of the protruding portions of the material. Further, the protruding portions are irregular in pattern and shape relative to one another and generally undulate toward and away from the remaining base portion of the material.

Abstract: A release agent composition for use in an electrophotographic process is disclosed. This composition includes a specifically-defined heat-stable silicone oil-silicone wax random copolymer. The copolymer has a melting point such that it is liquid on the hot fuser roll, but solidifies at room temperature on the printed page. A random silicone copolymer, in the form of a paste or pliable caulk, which is useful for sealing leaks in toner cartridges is also disclosed. Finally, the method for preparing these copolymers is disclosed.

Abstract: A release agent composition for use in an electrophotographic process is disclosed. This composition includes a specifically-defined heat-stable silicone oil-silicone wax copolymer. The copolymer has a melting point such that it is liquid on the hot fuser roll, but solidifies at room temperature on the printed page. A random silicone copolymer, in the form of a paste or pliable caulk, which is useful for sealing leaks in toner cartridges is also disclosed. Finally, the method for preparing these copolymers is disclosed.

Abstract: In imaging apparatus (1) a contact heater (9) applies heat and electrical bias to a toner image on an intermediate accumulator (5). The bias is of polarity to repel the toner. The toner image is coalesced such that additional heating may be reduced or eliminated at the transfer to paper (7) by pressure roller (11).

Abstract: A printer or other imaging apparatus (1) in which two or more images in registration are transferred from a photoconductor (3) to an intermediate transfer drum (5). The transfer drum has very stable resistivity, which is achieved by the body of the drum being cesium iodide filled polyurethane.

Abstract: An electrophotographic printer employs a intermediate transfer roller of a copolymer of urethane and silicone carbinol. Transfer efficiency is excellent over a period normally coinciding with the full life of a printer or other imaging device.

Abstract: An electrophotographic printer with fixing of the final image on paper (27) by first preheating the image side of the paper on a plate (25) which is in a straight path with the nip of a heated transfer roller (17) and a heated backing roller (21). This permits high temperatures need for fixing liquid toners and avoids paper curling.

Abstract: A document (7) carrying thermoplastic toner (46) to be fixed is held in the nip of belts (26 and 30) where it is moved under a heater (34) . The toner is in contact with the longer of the two belts. When a slightly rough image is desired, such as in normal printing on paper, the document is removed while the toner is still mobile and has some affinity for the belt on which it is carried. When a very smooth image is desired, such as for transparencies to be optically projected, the document is removed after the toner is cooled.