Patent ID: 6686114
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
An image forming apparatus comprising:a photoreceptor configured to bear an electrostatic latent image on a surface thereof while rotating in a direction; a latent image former cooperatively associated with said photoreceptor to form the electrostatic latent image on the surface of the photoreceptor; an image developer cooperatively associated with said photoreceptor to develop the electrostatic latent image with a developer, wherein the developer comprises a toner; an image transfer device cooperatively associated with said photoreceptor to transfer the toner image onto a receiving material; a cleaner cooperatively associated with said photoreceptor to remove the toner remaining on the surface of the photoreceptor while contacting the surface of the photoreceptor; and a surface condition controller configured to control a condition of the surface of the photoreceptor, wherein the photoreceptor comprises: an electroconductive substrate, a photosensitive layer located overlying the substrate, a protective layer located overlying the photosensitive layer, wherein the protective layer comprises a filler, and the surface of the photoreceptor includes ridges and grooves.