(under subclass 320) Subject matter wherein an arrangement is provided for removal of developer material or other contaminants from a fixing member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
34, for cleaning diagnostics.
71, for control of cleaning during the electrophotography process.
123, for particular structure of cleaning unit.
149, for combined development and cleaning by a single component.
245, for self-cleaning with electrodes a liquid development application member.
343+, for cleaning an imaging surface (i.e., photoconductive member), including for a cleaning member cyclically movable into and out of contact with the imaging surface. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning,
1.51+, for electrostatic cleaning and subclasses 300.1+ for air blast or suction which may be used to clean electrophotos:graphic, photoresponsive imaging surfaces.
134, Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids,
1+, for cleaning applications of electric, wave, ray, or radiant energy.
OTHER CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMS:
ipc{2}G03G15/20, for fixing (e.g., by using heat).
jpofiG03G15/20 105, cleaning of the roller.
epcG03G15/20H2P2, with special means for lubricating or cleaning the fuser unit (e.g., applying offset preventing fluid).
