Patent ID: 8687034
Filing Date: 2014-04-01
Classification: B41J,G03G

Abstract:
1. An exposure apparatus that emits light toward a latent-image bearing member configured to bear a latent image, the latent image formed on the latent-image bearing member being used in a developing process performed by a developing device, the exposure apparatus comprising: a first light-emitting unit including an organic electroluminescence element disposed along a main scanning direction of the latent-image bearing member, the first light-emitting unit emitting light toward the latent-image bearing member; and a second light-emitting unit disposed along the main scanning direction, the second light-emitting unit correcting an amount of light to which the latent-image bearing member is exposed by emitting light simultaneously with the first light-emitting unit, wherein the exposure apparatus adjusts an amount of light emitted from the second light-emitting unit such that a potential of the latent-image bearing member is within a range in which the developing process is not performed by the developing device, the second light-emitting unit emitting light when the first light-emitting unit emits light.