Image forming apparatus
US7621632B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2515/40
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus can improve an accuracy of conveyance of a recording medium with a simple structure and prevent a reverse flow of mist so as to stably form a high-quality image. A conveyance belt (21) conveys a recording medium (12) by attracting the recording medium by an electrostatic force generated by electric charges applied thereto. A recording head (7) discharges droplets of a recording liquid toward the recording medium (12). An amount of electric charges induced on a surface of the recording medium (12), which has been conveyed to a recording position where the droplets of the recording liquid are discharged from the recording head (7) toward the recording medium (12), is adjusted in accordance with a resistance value of the recording medium (12).
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