Device for separating transfer sheet

摘要

A transfer material separating device for separating a transfer material from a surface of an image bearing member after an image formed on the image bearing member is electrostatically transferred onto a transfer material at a transfer station includes a separating electrode, disposed downstream of the transfer station with respect to movement direction of the transfer material, for causing electric discharge between the transfer material and the separating electrode, and a moisture absorbable member disposed adjacent the separating electrode and electrically isolated, the moisture absorbable member being capable of absorbing moisture and having an electric resistance which changes with moisture absorbed thereby.