Patent ID: 9102138
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus, comprising: a head which is provided with a nozzle which ejects a conductive recording liquid containing water and a high molecular anionic dispersant; an intermediate transfer body to which the conductive recording liquid ejected by the head is provided, at least a surface of which intermediate transfer body is conductive; a potential applier that applies a potential which can electrolyze the water within the conductive recording liquid which is ejected from the head and which temporarily bridges between the head and the intermediate transfer body; a transfer roller which transfers, to a recording material, an image carried on the intermediate transfer body with the conductive recording liquid; and a recording liquid supplier that supplies the conductive recording liquid to the head, wherein the potential applier includes an electrode provided at a portion which is in contact with the recording liquid in the recording liquid supplier and applies the potential between the surface of the intermediate transfer body and the electrode, and wherein the water in the conductive recording liquid which bridges therebetween is made to undergo electrolysis to cause hydrogen ions to be generated and the high molecular anionic dispersants to cohere.