Method and apparatus for developing electrostatic images

摘要

PCT No. PCT/AU94/00623 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 12, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 12, 1996 PCT Filed Oct. 13, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/10800 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 20, 1995A method and apparatus to develop electrostatic images using a mist which is substantially water and a colorant. Mist is transported from a generation station to a development station via a development electrode. Unused mist may be recycled or extracted. The mist may be size classified before development so that a consistent and desired resolution is obtained. Classification by size may be achieved by passing the mist in an arcuate path from the generation station to the development station.