A method of producing an image on a final image receptor from image data
in a multiple pass electrophotographic system is provided. The method
includes the steps of applying transfer assist material to an
intermediate transfer member and providing at least one development unit
including a photoreceptive element and charged toner particles. During
each complete processing cycle of an intermediate transfer member, a
toned image is created and transferred to the intermediate transfer
member by application of a bias. In multiple processing cycles of the
intermediate transfer member, the transfer assist material and the at
least one toned image thereby form a composite image layer on the
intermediate transfer member. The method further includes contacting the
composite image layer with a final image receptor while applying a bias
that is sufficiently strong to transfer at least a portion of the
composite image layer to the final image receptor.