An imaging method utilizing an imaging member containing a supporting
substrate, a layer of a charge carrier injecting surface, a hole blocking
layer, an optional adhesive layer, a layer of a charge carrier transport
material, a layer of an charge carrier generating material, an optional
charge trapping layer, a crossed linked silicone rubber, and an
electrically insulating overcoating layer. The member is first charged
with electrostatic charges of a first polarity, charged a second time
with electrostatic charges of a polarity opposite to said first polarity
in order to substantially neutralize the charges residing on the
electrically insulating surface of the member and exposed to an imagewise
pattern of activating electromagnetic radiation whereby an electrostatic
latent image is formed. The electrostatic latent image may be developed
to form a visible image which may be transferred to a receiver member.
The imaging member may be reused after erasure and cleaning.