Apparatus and method for cleaning an image transfer device

Details Apparatus and method for cleaning an image transfer device Apparatus and method for cleaning an image transfer device

2006-03-07

2006-03-07

Arana, Louis (Department: 2859)

Electrophotography

Cleaning of imaging surface

Removing liquid developer

C399S358000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07010259

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for cleaning an image transfer surface in an image transfer device. The cleaning apparatus includes a first cleaning station and a second cleaning station positioned to consecutively clean the image transfer surface. The first and second cleaning stations apply cleaning fluid to the image transfer surface and remove cleaning fluid with residual material from the image transfer surface. A first tank supplies cleaning fluid to, and receives cleaning fluid with residual material from, the first cleaning station. A second tank supplies cleaning fluid to, and receives cleaning fluid with residual material from, the second cleaning station. The second tank also supplies cleaning fluid to the first tank.

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