An image forming apparatus having an intermediate transfer body in which
color toner images are superimposed on the intermediate transfer body is
disclosed. Additionally, the toner image potential may be suppressed in
areas with large toner electrostatic charge of the toner layer on the
intermediate transfer body, while the toner image potential is left as
such in the low toner adhesion areas. The image forming apparatus with a
neutralizing charger is capable of yielding satisfactory second transfer
images without causing image roughness or toner scattering.