| abstract |
There is provided an image forming apparatus for providing a recording liquid to an intermediate body to perform image formation. An intermediate transfer body 37 provided with a conductive recording liquid containing water, which is discharged by heads 61Y, 61M, 61C, and 61BK (hereinafter referred to as a head 61); And an electric potential applying unit for applying a potential capable of electrolytically dissolving water in the electroconductive recording liquid, which is discharged from the head (61) and temporarily bridges between the head (61) and the intermediate transfer body (37) And the potential applying unit 33 is connected to the intermediate transfer member 37 and supply units 62Y, 62M, 62C, and 62BK for supplying the recording liquid to the head 61 The potential is applied between the electrodes 65Y, 65M, 65C, and 65BK, which is in contact with the recording liquid. |