Patent ID: 6026256
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
An image forming apparatus comprising:an image carrying body on which a toner image is formed;transfer means for transferring the toner image formed on said image carrying body onto a transfer paper by bringing the transfer paper into contact with said image carrying body, said transfer means attracting and holding the transfer paper electrostatically, said transfer means including at least a dielectric layer on an outer surface side and a semi-conductive layer and a conductive layer on an inner surface side;voltage applying means, connected to said conductive layer, for applying a predetermined voltage to said conductive layer;potential difference generating means for pressing the transfer paper against an outer surface of said dielectric laver, and for generating a potential difference between said conductive layer to which the voltage is applied and the transfer paper; andadhesive transporting means, provided on an upstream side of said potential difference generating means in a direction in which the transfer paper is transported, for pressing the transfer paper against the outer surface of said dielectric layer, and for transporting the transfer paper to said potential difference generating means while making the transfer paper adhere to said dielectric layer.