IMAGEABLE SEAM INTERMEDIATE TRANSFER BELT HAVING AN OVERCOAT

摘要

An intermediate transfer belt with a mechanically and electrically invisib le seam formed by joining two ends of the belt at a seam. Two regions of the be lt are thus formed, a seam region at and around the seam and a far region away from the seam. An overcoat is then placed over the seamed substrate such that an outer surface of the overcoat forms a toner-bearing surface. The seam region has good electrical property correspondence (as explained in the patent) with the far region and a latera l resistivity greater than 108 ohms/square. The joining of the belt can occur along a kerf . 43