Electrostatographic image-forming apparatus and method for reducing transfer roller artifact by parking transfer roller at or near seam on endless imaging member

摘要

An electrostatographic recording apparatus and method wherein a primary image forming member (PIFM) is moved along a closed path. The PIFM is sufficiently large to form a series of images thereon in the direction of movement of the PIFM during a production run. Plural series of toner images are formed on the PIFM during production runs. The toner images are transferred from the PIFM by engaging the PIFM with a transfer device. A cycle-down of the apparatus is provided to stop movement of the PIFM so that the PIFM is stopped to park the transfer device in a predetermined location on the PIFM preferably a seam area of the PIFM.