Patent ID: 9411258
Filing Date: 2016-08-09
CPC Classification: G03G

Claim Text:
1. An image forming apparatus, comprising: an image supporting member having a first circumferential surface that includes a photoreceptive layer; an exposure section configured to perform exposure of the first circumferential surface and thereby form latent images; a developer supporting member having a second circumferential surface opposed to the first circumferential surface, and configured to develop the latent images with use of a developer; a feeding member having a third circumferential surface opposed to the second circumferential surface, and configured to feed the developer to the developer supporting member; and a control section configured to control, while controlling exposure operation of the exposure section to allow the latent images to be formed side by side at a predetermined interval on the first circumferential surface, varying timing of a development voltage or both of the development voltage and a supply voltage to allow a portion P