Electrophotographic apparatus and process cartridge

摘要

An electrophotographic apparatus which comprises an electrophotographic photosensitive member, a charging member provided in contact therewith for charging the electrophotographic photosensitive member by being applied with a voltage, a light exposure means, a developing means, and a transfer means, wherein the electrophotographic photosensitive member has a surface layer containing an organic compound having a reduction potential of 0.5 V or lower, and the charging is injection charging.