An image forming apparatus including a transfer member urging unit that urges a transfer member to an image bearing drum at a line pressure of 18.62.times.10.sup.-3 N/mm or less and 2.47.times.10.sup.-3 N/mm or more, the line pressure being taken along a direction perpendicular to a recording material conveying direction.

 
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