An image forming apparatus includes an intermediate transfer member having at
least one short surface and two elongated surfaces and held so as to be substantially
a flat shape, and an intermediate transfer member cleaner provided on the short
surface of the intermediate transfer member for removing toner attached to the
surface of the intermediate transfer member. The intermedaite transfer member cleaner
includes a scraper provided on the upstream side of the intermediate transfer member
in the direction of rotation and a brash roller 86 provided on the downstream
side in the direction of rotation.