The xerographic properties of dual-layer photoreceptors having differe
nt molecular structure, are described with respect to their photosensi
tivities. A correlation between the absorption wavelength and the phot
osensitivity was found. A study on device optimization of 3,4,9,10-per
ylenetetracarboxylic diimides was carried out. The dual-layer photorec
eptor device exhibited low dark decay and flat spectral response from
450-750 nm. The spectral sensitivity of the dual-layer photoreceptor e
xtends to the near-IR region. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Ltd. All right
s reserved.