abstract |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a predetermined photoconductor friction coefficient even in an image forming apparatus using a toner having a spherical shape and a reduced particle size and having a silica added externally, due to insufficient application amount when a lubricant is new. It is an object of the present invention to provide a coating apparatus capable of preventing the problem of filming and preventing filming and applying an appropriate amount of lubricant from the beginning of mounting the lubricant. A brush roller 161 is in contact with a corner portion instead of a flat portion of a solid lubricant 162, so that even if it is a new lubricant, a predetermined lubricant supply amount can be secured from the beginning of the mounting, and the process Even when the cartridge is replaced, it is possible to always provide a good image by preventing the occurrence of filming. [Selection] Figure 2 |