Patent ID: 8983356
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a) an imaging member having a charge retentive-surface for developing an electrostatic latent image thereon, wherein the imaging member comprises: b) a charging unit for applying an electrostatic charge on the imaging member to a predetermined electric potential wherein the charging unit is adjacent to the photoconductive member and spaced a distance from the photoconductive member of from about 3 μm to about 300 μm; and c) a delivery member in contact with the surface of the photoconductive member, wherein the delivery member comprises an elastomeric matrix impregnated with a liquid lubricant wherein the delivery member applies a layer of liquid lubricant to the surface of the photoconductor wherein the layer of liquid lubricant has a thickness of from about 1 nm to about 15 nm during steady state operation of the image forming apparatus.