A toner supplying apparatus for feeding a toner to a developing device to
develop a latent image on an image bearing member. The apparatus
includes: a toner separating member communicating to the developing
device, to separate the toner from the mixed fluid containing the toner
and an air stream; a separating side flow control mechanism disposed
between the toner separating member and the developing device; a wall to
cover at least a portion of the flow control mechanism, having a
clearance therebetween; and an after-separation storage to store the
toner separated from the mixed fluid.