| abstract |
An image forming device which is capable of preventing generation of toner filming and obtaining a stable image quality without defects over a long period and which is environmentally friendly. The image forming device, for forming an image with a spherical toner, comprises image holding members, contact type charging means, exposing means, developing means and transfer means. A toner shape change ratio (Tt) of deformed toner particles passed between the contacting portions of the image holding members and the charging means is in a range of 50 to 100 percent. |