An image-forming system such as a copying machine or a printer with electrophotography.
The image-forming system includes an image-creating unit, a fixing unit, a medium
conveyance path, and a surface modification unit. The image-creating unit has an
image-forming region and forms an image on a medium. The fixing unit fixes the
image formed by the image-creating unit on the medium. The medium conveyance path
extends to the image-forming region. The surface modification unit is placed along
the medium conveyance path. The surface modification unit activates a surface of
the medium.
