| 摘要 |
An image forming apparatus according to the present invention, for ejecting liquid from openings to form an image on a printing medium, includes a head cap for covering the opening surface where the opening is open when a liquid ejection head in which the opening is formed are not in use and for protecting the opening from external air, a rechargeable battery for activating the image forming apparatus, a fuel cell for charging the rechargeable battery, and a liquid path along which water generated as the fuel cell is activated is introduced into the head caps. With this arrangement, when the liquid ejection head is not activated, the moisture retention in the head caps can be achieved.
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