ELECTROSTATIC RECORDERS

An electrostatic recorder for applying electrical charges, in image configuration, upon a movable image record member (16), the recorder including a stylus electrode array (26) and a counter-electrode array (54) which electrode arrays are aligned with one another on opposite sides of the path of the image record member and are positioned so as to extend across the direction of movement of the record member. The counter-electrode array comprises a base member (50) supporting a plurality of electrically conductive traces (54, 56) thereon, each aligned with the direction of movement. The conductive traces are spaced apart by a layer of resistive material, and contact pads (58) are connected to periodically-spaced traces so as to apply electrical potentials to spaced regions of the counter-electrode array. Some conductive traces located intermediate the periodically spaced conductive traces may be electrically floating.