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(57) [Problem] To provide an image forming apparatus capable of realizing a stable and highly durable high-speed electrophotographic process. A photoconductor for carrying an electrostatic latent image, a latent image forming unit for forming an electrostatic latent image on the photoconductor, Developing means for developing the electrostatic latent image into a toner image, transferring means for transferring the toner image on the photoreceptor onto a transfer-receiving body, and removing residual toner after image transfer In the image forming apparatus having a cleaning means, the photoreceptor comprises a photosensitive layer comprising a charge generating layer and a charge transport layer formed on a conductive support, and a protective layer formed on the photosensitive layer, The protective layer contains a filler, a part of the filler protrudes from the surface of the protective layer, and further has a means for controlling a contact resistance between the protruding filler on the surface of the protective layer and a cleaning means. Image forming apparatus. |