Patent ID: 6078777
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
An image forming apparatus, comprising:image forming means for forming an image on an image carrier;transfer means for transferring the image formed on the image carrier onto an image receiving member;conveying means for conveying the image receiving member to a position for the transfer of the image from the image carrier,moving means for moving the transfer means between a first position where the transfer means urges the conveying means toward the image carrier, thereby bringing the conveying means into contact with the image carrier, and a second position where the transfer means is spaced apart from the conveying means, thereby moving the conveying means away from the image carrier;controlling means for controlling the moving means so that the transfer means is positioned at the first position when the image forming means is operable, and the transfer means is positioned at the second position when the image forming means is not operable; andcleaning means for cleaning the transfer means when the transfer means is positioned at the second position.