An image forming apparatus includes an image bearing member on which an
electrostatic image is formed; a developing device for developing the
electrostatic image formed on the image bearing member with a developer
including toner and a carrier; a supplying apparatus for supplying into
the developing device a supply developer including toner by rotating a
feeding screw; inclination detecting means for detecting an inclination
of the feeding screw; and control means for controlling rotation of the
feeding screw on the basis of a result of detection of the inclination
detecting means.