Patent ID: 8583021
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A method of maintaining a photoconductive member of an image forming apparatus, the method comprising: applying fluid to a photoconductive member to form an image thereon; transferring the fluid from the photoconductive member in the form of the image; providing fields of spray of sponge applicator fluid onto the sponge applicator units by each one of a plurality of spraying units disposed across from each one of the respective sponge applicator units such that portions of the respective fields of spray of adjacent spraying units form overlap regions with each other; squeezing the sponge applicator units to remove at least a portion of the sponge applicator fluid therefrom; and sequentially bringing in each one of the sponge applicator units in contact with the photoconductive member from a non-contact state to cool and clean the photoconductive member.