A maintenance system and method for maintaining an imaging member of an
imaging device includes a pre-cleaning device to clean the imaging
member; an applicator to apply release agent to the imaging member; a
metering device to meter release agent on the imaging member; a reservoir
to remotely store release agent; and a pump to supply the applicator with
release agent from the reservoir. The saturation level of the applicator
is monitored and maintained within a predetermined range. The applicator,
pre-cleaning device and metering device may be independently actuated to
engage the imaging member. Release agent collected by the pre-cleaning
device and/or metering device may be recycled. Debris collected by the
pre-cleaning device and/or metering device may be stored and/or removed.