Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the recent progress of simulation technology of electrophotography. Numerical simulation is indispensable for reducing development term and cost, and improving image quality and reliability. Efficient simulation, which used to be impossible a decade ago, becomes possible utilizing highly efficient hardware and software. The dimension of calculations is progressed from one-dimension to three-dimension and more detailed simulation can be carried out. Almost all the processes of electrophotography;charging, exposure, development, transfer, fusing, cleaning, paper handling and adhesion of toner particle, are being investigated with simulations.
