Patent ID: 6062672
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
An ink-jet type image forming apparatus, comprising:at least one nozzle part for ejecting ink corresponding to prescribed image information;at least one cap member arranged oppositely to said at least one nozzle part;an expelled ink storing member; andan ink expulsion path forming member fluidwise communicating said at least one cap member with said expelled ink storing member, said ink expulsion path forming member including an ink transfer suction member arranged in a tubular ink guide member including an ink flowpath, said ink expulsion path forming member communicating with said at least one cap such that said ink transfer suction member is positioned between said at least one cap member and said expelled ink storing member, said ink transfer suction member being capable of holding ink, wherein said expelled ink storing member contacts said ink transfer suction member and is capable of holding ink, said expelled ink storing member having a larger ink holding power than said ink transfer suction member, and said expelled ink storing member is separate from said ink transfer suction member such that substantially no ink remains in said ink expulsion path forming member when said expelled ink storing member is replaced.