Image forming apparatus having reduced image errors from image bearing bodies and method of manufacturing same

摘要

An image forming apparatus has a plurality of image bearing bodies in a predetermined sequence, an intermediate transfer medium for running in contact with each of the plurality of image bearing bodies, and a plurality of supporting rollers for driving the intermediate transfer medium. At least two image bearing bodies are oriented such that radius deviations of the respective image bearing bodies are in substantial registration along the intermediate transfer medium.