摘要 |
<p>A transfer device for transferring a toner image onto a transfer material includes transfer material supporting device having a sheet-like material for supporting the transfer material and a supporting member for supporting the sheet-like material for movement along an endless path, gripper, mounted in an opening in the supporting member for releasably gripping an end of the transfer material, a sheet member mounted on the gripper to cover at least a portion of the gripper. A transfer device for transferring a toner image onto a transfer material includes a transfer drum including a transfer material supporting drum including a cut-away portion and a longitudinal strip, the cut-away portion being covered with a sheet-like member for supporting the transfer material, and wherein an end portion of the sheet-like material is bent toward inside of the transfer material supporting drum, and further including a releasable gripper disposed in the supporting drum for releasably gripping an end of the transfer material; and a cleaner contactable to the transfer drum to clean the same.</p> |