Image forming apparatus
US9102138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Using an intermediate transfer body onto which a conductive recording liquid containing water that is ejected by heads is provided; and a potential applying unit which applies a potential which can electrolyze the water within the conductive recording liquid which is ejected from the heads and which temporarily bridges between the heads and the intermediate transfer body, the potential applying unit applies a potential between the intermediate transfer body and electrodes which are in contact with the recording liquid in supplying units which supply the recording liquid to the heads.
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