Patent ID: 6463239
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
An apparatus for developing a latent image recorded on an imaging surface, comprising:a first developer unit for developing a portion of said latent image with a toner of a custom color, said first developer unit including a housing defining a reservoir for storing a supply of toner; a dispenser for dispensing toner of a first color and toner of a second color into said housing, said dispenser including means for mixing toner of said first color and toner of said second color together to form toner of said custom color; a donor member for transporting toner of said custom color on an outer surface of said donor member to a development zone; means for loading a toner layer of said custom color onto said outer surface of said donor member; and means for inductive charging said toner layer onto said outer surface of said donor member prior to the development zone to a predefine charge level; and a second developer unit for developing a remaining portion of said latent image with toner being substantial different than said toner of said custom color.