Printing apparatus, and printing method

A printing apparatus comprising:

• a transfer member configured to rotate and move cyclically;
• a transfer unit configured to transfer an image formed on the transfer member to a print medium;
• and
• a liquid absorbing unit configured to absorb a liquid component from the image on the transfer member before transfer by the transfer unit,
• wherein the liquid absorbing unit comprises:
• a liquid absorbing member configured to have a first surface contacting the image and a second surface opposite to the first surface;
• a moving unit configured to rotate and move the liquid absorbing member cyclically;
• a liquid removal section configured to include a first rotating body in contact with the first surface and a second rotating body in contact with the second surface, wherein the first rotating body and the second rotating body nip the liquid absorbing member, wherein the liquid removal section removes a liquid contained in the liquid absorbing member from a nipped portion by the first rotating body and the second rotating body;
• and
• a liquid applying section, arranged above the liquid absorbing member with respect to a gravitational direction, configured to apply a liquid to a position on the first surface, wherein the position is on an upstream side of the nipped portion with respect to a direction of rotation and movement of the liquid absorbing member.