A system includes at least one movable image bearing member transporting a
latent image in an electrophotographic printing system. A developer
station associated with the at least one image bearing member deposits a
developed image on the latent image. The developed image includes toner
particles and carrier liquid. A transfer station associated with the at
least one image bearing member transfers the developed image to a
receiving medium. A liquid removal station disposed between the developer
station and the transfer station includes a source of high fluid pressure
emitting an open-air jet of fluid for directly and/or indirectly removing
at least a portion of the carrier liquid from the developed image.
