abstract |
An image forming apparatus having a lubricant application unit capable of outputting a stable image without generation of image blur in a high durability, high quality, high temperature and high humidity environment, and the lubricant and process cartridge. There is provided a lubricant applying means (116) on which a lubricant containing a lubricating substance and a compound represented by the following general formula (1) is mounted. ). [Selection] Figure 6 |