Image forming apparatus having multi-layer transfer material bearing member with different coefficient of kinetic frictions between layers

摘要

The present invention provides an image forming apparatus comprising an image bearing means for bearing an image, a transfer material bearing member for bearing and conveying a transfer material, and a transfer member for transferring the image on the image bearing means onto the transfer material born by the transfer material bearing member, the transfer member being arranged to contact with a surface of the transfer material bearing member opposite to a surface on which the transfer material is born. The transfer member comprises a first layer contacting with the transfer material bearing member and a second layer not contacting with the transfer material bearing member, and the first layer has coefficient of kinetic friction smaller than that of the second layer.