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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 2026
Filed:
Mar. 15, 2024
Hideaki Suzuki, Kanagawa, JP;
Hideaki Suzuki, Kanagawa, JP;
Ricoh Company, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A liquid discharge apparatus includes a liquid discharge head, a mist collector, an electrode, and a cleaning liquid applier. The liquid discharge head discharges a liquid. The mist collector includes a mist collection portion and a connection portion. The mist collection portion is formed of a conductive material to collect a mist of the liquid on a surface of the mist collection portion. The connection portion is disposed at each end of the mist collection portion. The electrode is connected to the connection portion to apply a voltage to the mist collection portion through the connection portion. The cleaning liquid applier applies a cleaning liquid to the surface of the mist collection portion to remove the mist from the surface of the mist collection portion.