Patent ID: 8351818
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus, comprising: a belt having a carrying surface configured to carry a recording sheet; a photosensitive body disposed opposite to the carrying surface of the belt; a transferring member which is disposed opposite to the photosensitive body such that the carrying surface of the belt is disposed between the transferring member and the photosensitive body, and a transferring bias is applied to the transferring member; a cleaning member arranged adjacent to an outer peripheral surface of the belt; and a control unit configured to control a voltage that is applied to the cleaning member, wherein the control unit causes a first voltage to be applied to the cleaning member during a first mode and wherein the control unit causes a second voltage, different from the first voltage, to be applied to the cleaning member during a second mode, wherein in the first mode, the control unit applies the first voltage to the cleaning member, which attracts a developing agent being adhered onto a belt surface to the cleaning member, and wherein in the second mode, the control unit applies the second voltage to the cleaning member, which smooths a distribution of charges on the belt surface.