Patent ID: 6941101
Filing Date: 2005-09-06
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming device, comprising: an image carrying member that carries a visible image formed of a developer; an intermediate transfer member to which the visible image is transferred from the image carrying member; a capturing member that moves to contact with and separate from the intermediate transfer member, the capturing member in contact with the intermediate transfer member capturing a residual developer on the intermediate transfer member; a removing member that removes the captured residual developer from the capturing member; and a controlling unit that controls the capturing member to rotate in a state separated from the intermediate transfer member in at least such cases when the power is turned ON, when recovering from a sleep mode, after printing a prescribed number of sheets, and after performing an initialization operation when recovering from an error, wherein the capturing member is rotatable while contacting the removing member whether the capturing member is in contact with the intermediate transfer member or is separated from the intermediate transfer member.