A multiple number of image forming stations are provided for multiple development
colors including black. Each station having a photoreceptor. Each one of the photoreceptors
has a charge transport layer including a binder resin that is a blend of at least
two kinds of resins. The blended ration of at least two kinds of binder resins
for the photoreceptor for black is made different from that of the binder resins
for the photoreceptors for the other development colors. The photoreceptor for
black presents a greater abrasion resistance than the photoreceptors for the other
development colors. This structure makes it possible to use all the photoreceptors
for back and colors, for and within, a concurrent period.