摘要 |
A substrate processing apparatus for performing an exposure process by printing a pattern on a substrate coated with a photosensitive material includes an exposure part for performing an immersion exposure process, a cleaning part and a transport mechanism which are provided within an exposure chamber. After the exposure part performs the immersion exposure process on the substrate, the substrate is transported to the cleaning part and is cleaned therein. If the liquid used during the immersion exposure process remains on the substrate after the exposure process, the substrate is cleaned in the cleaning part immediately after the exposure process. This prevents the remaining liquid from adhering to and contaminating mechanisms within the substrate processing apparatus. Also, the cleaning part is able to clean a dummy substrate for use in an alignment process in the exposure part.
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