| 摘要 |
<p>An image forming apparatus of this invention comprises a photosensitive member (21), a charging device (22) for charging the surface of the photosensitive member (21) at a constant potential, a light beam (23) for exposing the photosensitive member (21) charged by the charging device to form an electrostatic latent image, a developing device (25) for developing the electrostatic latent image by selectively sticking toner (24) to the surface of the photosensitive member (21) so as to correspond to the electrostatic latent image formed by the light beam (23), and a transfer device (27) for transferring to recording paper (26) the toner image formed by the developing device (25) on the surface of the photosensitive member (21). The image forming apparatus is applied to a cleanerless system in which the developing device (25) develops the toner image and simultaneously sucks and recovers residual toner (24a) remaining on the surface of the photosensitive member after transfer. The image forming apparatus further comprises scraping means (30) that is pressed against the surface of the photosensitive member and scrapes the surface of the photosensitive member, while allowing the residual toner (24a) to pass through. <IMAGE></p> |
