Abstract
Transfer performance of xerographic process is represented in the point of transfer latitude by the electric field simulation. The latitude is defined by the bias voltage window between the minimum voltage to transfer toner images and the maximum voltage to prevent defects on the image caused by discharge inside the transfer nip. In this point of view, numerical analysis on the second transfer process in an intermediate transfer system is conducted. The results of the electric field simulation indicate that the latitude can be maximized by optimizing the thickness and specific resistance of the layer inside the bias transfer roller (BTR) and that difference of dependence of maximum transfer bias voltage and minimum transfer bias voltage to the system resistance generates the transfer latitude. The procedure is useful for product design process to develop reliable product with less resources.
