<p>The disclosed cleaning device wipes off a nozzle surface (22) of an inkjet coating applicator. The cleaning device is provided with a knitted band (68) that absorbs ink clinging to the nozzle surface (22). The knitted band (68) has a central part (61) and end parts (62 (62m, 62n)) that are provided to each end of the central part (61). The central part (61) has a surface (66) that is arranged facing the nozzle surface (22) and the end parts (62) have surfaces (67) that extend from the central surface (66) without interruption. The end surfaces (67) are arranged in a position further removed from the nozzle surface (22) than the central surface is (66). With this configuration, an inkjet coating applicator and a cleaning device that stabilises the discharge of ink from the inkjet coating applicator are possible.</p>
