Separable cleaning device for an image forming apparatus

Details Separable cleaning device for an image forming apparatus Separable cleaning device for an image forming apparatus

2006-04-04

2006-04-04

Brase, Sandra L. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Cleaning of imaging surface

Retractable cleaning arrangement

C399S098000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07024150

ABSTRACT:
A contaminant removing member for removing contaminants adhering to the surface of the photoconductive member is contacted to and pressed against the surface of the photoconductive member by an engaging and disengaging mechanism only when a contaminant removing operation is performed. Accordingly, the contaminants adhering to the surface of the photosensitive drum can be removed while damage to the surface of the photosensitive drum is minimized. Alternatively the contaminant removing operation can be performed by a contaminant removing member removably mounted to one of a toner container or a photosensitive member container.

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