Foil transfer device

A foil transfer device for transferring a foil-containing transfer layer from a foil film having the transfer layer, onto a sheet laid on the foil film, the foil transfer device comprising:

• a supply reel on which a foil film is wound and which is configured to supply the foil film;
• a take-up reel on which to take up the foil film;
• a heating member configured to heat the foil film;
• a pressure member configured to press the foil film and the sheet between the pressure member and the heating member;
• a separator configured to change a direction of travel of the foil film having passed through between the heating member and the pressure member, into a direction different from a direction of conveyance of the sheet, to thereby separate the foil film from the sheet;
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• a first fan configured to blow air toward the foil film positioned between the heating member and the separator.