Patent ID: 6777149
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
An image forming apparatus comprising:an image irradiator configured to irradiate a photoreceptor with a coherent light beam while scanning to form pixel light spots thereon for forming an electrostatic latent image thereon, wherein the light spots overlap with adjacent light spots; and an image developer configured to develop the electrostatic latent image with a developer, wherein the photoreceptor comprises an intermediate layer located overlying an electroconductive substrate, a charge generation layer located overlying the intermediate layer and a charge transport layer located overlying the charge generation layer, wherein the charge generation layer satisfies the following relationship: T1&lE;3.5% wherein T1 represents a relative mirror reflectance of the charge generation layer against the coherent light beam when the coherent light beam irradiates the charge generation layer at an incident angle of 5Â°.