Patent ID: 6097917
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A developer removing apparatus of a liquid printer for removing a developer remaining between a photoreceptor belt and a squeeze roller, said apparatus comprising:a suction nozzle having a suction portion formed in an axial direction of said squeeze roller to suck the developer and an exhaust portion for exhausting the developer sucked by said suction portion; anda suction pump providing a suction force to said suction nozzle so that said suction portion can suck the developer and exhaust the developer from said exhaust portion,wherein said suction portion comprises:a first suction portion for sucking the developer wrapped around end regions of said squeeze roller;a second suction portion for sucking a drip-line remaining between said photoreceptor belt and said squeeze roller; andopening/shutting means for selectively providing the suction force of said suction pump to said second suction portion.