Intense pre-illumination electrophotographic process

摘要

A method of forming an image on an electrophotographic film material is described. This involves a contact printing technique and comprises the following steps: (a) placing an image-bearing master in contact with the film; (b) exposing the film to light through the image-bearing master, the exposure being substantially greater than the minimum necessary to render conductive the photo-conductive layer of the electrophotographic film; (c) applying a substantially uniform charge to the surface of the film in the dark immediately after exposure; (d) leaving the film in the dark for a short time so as to allow the charge to migrate selectively; and (e) then developing the image.