Fitzpatrick, Cella, Harper & Scinto
Image forming apparatus having detection electrode outside developing thereof
An image forming apparatus includes an image bearer bearing a static image and an exchangeable type developing apparatus for developing the static image on the image bearer. The developing apparatus includes a developing chamber having a developing roller in an opening opposite to the image bearer, and a containing chamber containing a developer to be supplied to the developing chamber. A detection electrode is disposed outside the developing device and in which a voltage is induced. A detection device detects an amount of the developer in the containing chamber on the basis of an induced voltage in the detection electrode.
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
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Hidetoshi
Yamashita