Process for producing transfer member, transfer member, and image forming apparatus

Abstract

A process is disclosed for producing a transfer member to be used in a transfer system by which a toner image formed on a first image-bearing member is transferred to a second image-bearing member. The process comprises the steps of melt-extruding an extrusion material from a circular die of an extrusion/forming apparatus into a cylindrical film; and measuring the circumference of the cylindrical film and sending the resultant information to the extrusion/forming apparatus to adjust the circumference of the cylindrical film. Also disclosed are a transfer member produced by such a process, and an image-forming apparatus having the transfer member. The transfer member can be produced as an intermediate transfer belt or a transfer belt which have a stable peripheral length.

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