Ink jet image formation apparatus with means for collecting ink mist
US4959660A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/20
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus comprises a recording unit for performing the image recording on a recording medium by jetting liquid, a fan for generating a suction airflow in an recording surface forming portion which abuts against the recording medium in said recording unit by utilizing the force of the fan, a member arranged near a suction port of the airflow for collecting fine liquid droplets and an absorbing member arranged in the suction port for absorbing the collected fine droplets.
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