Image forming apparatus and image forming method

摘要

An image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive member; charging means for charging the photosensitive member; exposure means for exposing an image formation area of the photosensitive member charged by the charging means to light in accordance with an image signal to for an electrostatic image, and for exposing non-image-formation area around the image formation area to spots of light; and developing means, having a developer carrying member for carrying a layer of developer having a thickness smaller than the gap with which the developer carrying member is opposed to the photosensitive member, for effecting reverse development of the electrostatic image. <IMAGE>