METHOD FOR CLEANING BACKGROUND AREAS FROM DEVELOPED RECORDING SURFACES

摘要

Method and apparatus for forming images by providing an electrostatographic imaging member bearing an electrostatic latent image on a recording surface, developing the electrostatic latent image with a liquid developer comprising an insulating carrier liquid and suspended toner particles whereby at least a portion of the toner particles deposit on the recording surface to form an imaged recording surface having image areas and background areas, and contacting the imaged recording surface with a film of cleaning liquid carried on the surface of an applicator member to remove toner particles deposited in the background areas.