Image forming method and image forming apparatus

摘要

An image forming method, comprising steps of developing a latent image formed on an electro-photographic photosensitive member having a surface roughness Ra of 0.02 μm-0.1 μm with developer to form a toner image; transferring the toner image developed as a visual image in the developing step onto an intermediate transfer member having a surface roughness Rz of 0.4 μm-2.0 μm; transferring the toner image transferred onto the intermediate transfer member onto a recording material; removing residual toner remaining on the surface of the electro-photographic photosensitive member; and supplying a surface energy lowering agent onto the surface of the electro-photographic photosensitive member at least during an image forming process.