An electrostatic latent image is formed on an image carrier. A developing
roller is separatably abutted on the image carrier at a developing
position to supply toner onto the image carrier to make the latent image
visible as a toner image. The toner image is transferred onto a transfer
member. A cleaner is abutted on the image carrier to remove toner
remained thereon. A toner supplier supplies toner onto the image carrier
while the developing roller is separated from the image carrier.