An image forming apparatus which forms an image includes: an intermediate transfer body which is conveyed in a conveyance direction; a washing liquid application device which applies a washing liquid on the intermediate transfer body; a first wiping device which is arranged on a downstream side of the...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US8109597?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8109597 - Image forming apparatus and control method for image forming apparatus