摘要 |
<p>An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member; a transferring member for transferring a toner image from the image bearing member onto a recording material at a transfer portion; voltage applying means for applying a voltage to the transferring member; wherein the voltage applying means is capable of applying to the transferring member a first voltage, a second voltage higher than the first voltage and a third voltage higher than the second voltage; wherein the voltage applying means applies the first voltage to the transferring member, then the second voltage prior to the recording material reaching the transfer portion, and then the third voltage after the recording material reaching the transfer portion.</p> |