[EP3] Electrophotographic Devices (3)

[EP3-01] Evaluation of the Powder Adhesion Properties by Friction Test
- New Index for Paper Characterization -

*Yosuke Tsukiyama¹, Yohei Sato¹, Keisuke Kato¹, Isami Nitta¹ (1. Niigata University)

We developed an paper evaluation method for the paper lint that has an influence on imaging and paper feed performance of the Multi-function printers(MFP). In this method, the rollers slide on paper surfaces for 100mm and the decrease of the friction during sliding is measured. By this method, we are capable of characterizing and evaluating the effect of the paper lint on the performance of the paper feed. We evaluated the 4 kinds of papers whose paper feed performance in MFPs are known, and the test result matches with the paper feed performance. We also report the evaluation results for 29 brands of papers in overseas market.