Electrophotographic device

An electrophotographic device comprising:

• an image-holding member for forming an electrostatic image thereon;
• means for forming a toner image on said image-holding member;
• means for transferring the toner image from said image-holding member to a recording material;
• means for cleaning the surface of said image-holding member to remove the remaining toner thereon after the transfer of the toner image;
• and
• means for abrading the surface of said image-holding member to prevent the buildup of excess toner thereon after the cleaning of the image-holding member, said means including an abrasive member comprising a support and a layer overlying the support, said layer being formed of a resin having a linear structure and abrasive particles dispersed therein.