摘要:
In an electrophotographic apparatus, electrostatic latent images are formed on an endless photoreceptor belt for subsequent development by toner particles and transfer of the toner image to output sheets. The belt has at least two identifiable sections around its length on which images are formed. If a defect occurs in one of the belt sections, the defective belt section may be disabled, so that the formation of images on that section is prevented, while images may be formed on at least one remaining belt section.