US4972200A
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Image forming method and apparatus utilizing a voltage to change the adhesiveness of the ink to perform an ink cleaning step
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1989-03-20
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Granted: 1990-11-20
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Expires: 2009-03-20
Abstract
Abstract An image forming method and apparatus is disclosed an ink capable of changing its adhesiveness corresponding to the polarity of a voltage applied thereto is provided. The ink is used for image formation by means of an image-forming apparatus with at least a pair of electroconductive members. The residual ink left between the pair of electroconductive members is removed by; and applying a voltage to the residual ink so as to reduce the adhesiveness of the ink disposed on one of the pair of electroconductive members, thereby to remove the ink from the electroconductive member and transfer it to another electroconductive member.
Inventors
- 👤 Kohzoh Arahara
- 👤 Osamu Hoshino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:51
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41M; B41M1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
An image forming method comprising the steps of: providing an adhesive ink, said ink characterized in that its adhesiveness is reduced by application of a voltage and is changed corresponding to the polarity of the voltage applied thereto; subjecting the ink to image formation by means of an image forming apparatus comprising at least a pair of electroconductive members, while leaving a residual ink between the pair of electroconductive members; and applying a voltage to the residual ink so as to reduce the adhesiveness of the ink disposed on one of the pair of electroconductive members, thereby to transfer the ink from one of said electroconductive members to the other of the pair of electroconductive members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
An image forming method comprising the steps of: providing an adhesive ink, said ink characterized in that its adhesiveness is reduced by application of a voltage and is changed corresponding to the polarity of the voltage applied thereto; subjecting the ink to image formation by means of an image forming apparatus comprising at least a pair of electroconductive members, while leaving a residual ink between the pair of electroconductive members; and applying a voltage to the residual ink so as to reduce the adhesiveness of the ink disposed on one of the pair of electroconductive members, thereby to transfer the ink from one of said electroconductive members to the other of the pair of electroconductive members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said image forming apparatus comprises a printing plate for image formation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method according to claim 2, wherein said printing plate comprises an electroconductive portion and an insulating portion, and the adhesiveness of the ink disposed on the electroconductive portion is reduced and the ink is selectively attached to the insulating portion under the application of a voltage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the adhesiveness of the ink disposed on a cathode side is reduced under the application of the voltage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein the adhesiveness of the ink disposed on an anode side is reduce under the application of the voltage.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said ink contains water.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
90 words
An image forming apparatus comprising cleaning means, said cleaning means comprising at least a pair of electroconductive members for carrying thereon an ink, and a power supply for applying a voltage between said pair of electroconductive members; said cleaning means for transferring an ink disposed on one of the pair of electroconductive members to the other one of said cleaning means for transferring an ink disposed on one of the pair of electroconductive members to the other one of said pair of electroconductive members under the application of the voltage.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
90 words
An image forming apparatus comprising cleaning means, said cleaning means comprising at least a pair of electroconductive members for carrying thereon an ink, and a power supply for applying a voltage between said pair of electroconductive members; said cleaning means for transferring an ink disposed on one of the pair of electroconductive members to the other one of said cleaning means for transferring an ink disposed on one of the pair of electroconductive members to the other one of said pair of electroconductive members under the application of the voltage.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
An apparatus according to claim 7, wherein said electroconductive member comprises a roller.
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