Patent ID: 7272350
Filing Date: 2007-09-18
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A method of forming an image in an image forming apparatus, comprising the steps of: positioning a plurality of photoconductive members within the image forming apparatus; transferring toner at each of the plurality of photoconductive members to an image transfer medium while a plurality of toner transfer members are at a first position; positioning each of the plurality of transfer members at a second position after transfer of toner to the image transfer media without moving the plurality of photoconductive members; stopping drive to at least one of the plurality of photoconductive members after moving the plurality of transfer members to the second position; and clutching a motor that drives the at least one of the plurality of photoconductive members and at least one other of the plurality of photoconductive members and continuing to rotate the at least one other of the plurality of photoconductive members.