Patent ID: 6684038
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
An image forming apparatus, comprising:a photosensitive member on which an electrostatic latent image is formed; a developing device that supplies a developing agent to the photosensitive member, based on the electrostatic latent image formed on the photosensitive member; a transfer device that transfers the developing agent supplied by the developing device and held by the photosensitive member to a recording medium; a paper dust removing member that removes paper dust deposited on the photosensitive member; a power source that applies a bias to the paper dust removing member; and an electrical component that is connected between the paper dust removing member and the power source, the electrical component preventing current flow from the paper dust removing member to the power source, wherein a volume resistance of the paper dust removing member is less than 109 &OHgr;-cm.