Photosensitive body for electrophotographical use and manufacturing method thereof

摘要

A method of manufacturing a photosensitive body for electrophotographical use. The method comprises the steps of: (1) preparing a conductive base body having a first surface part and a second surface part, the second surface part having optical reflective characteristics different from those of the first surface part; (2) cleaning the conductive base body; and (3) providing a photosensitive layer on the conductive base body by applying photosensitive liquid. In at least one of the steps (2) and (3), the conductive base body is held so that the second surface part is below an image forming area with respect to a gravity direction.