Toner cleaning device, image forming method using the device, and image forming apparatus using the device

摘要

An image forming method comprising: the steps of developing an electronic latent image formed on an organic photoreceptor with a developer containing a toner; transferring a toner image formed by the developing on the photoreceptor onto a transfer material; and then removing toner which remains on the organic photoconductor employing a toner cleaner device comprising a cleaning blade, a supporting member of the cleaning blade, and a damping material. The cleaning blade and the supporting member are partially joined in parallel to each other, and the damping material is adhered onto either the cleaning blade or the supporting member.