Image forming apparatus having improved image carrier cleaning
US6347212B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/0629
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus allowing an image carrier included therein to be desirably cleaned is disclosed. A developing device uses a developing liquid consisting of a carrier liquid and toner dispersed therein. A toner image produced by the developing device is transferred to an intermediate image transfer belt. A cleaning roller cleans the surface of the intermediate image transfer belt after the transfer of the toner image to a paper sheet or similar recording medium. A liquid cleaning device feeds a cleaning liquid to the cleaning roller. The developing liquid may be replaced with a dry developer containing at least powdery toner.
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