Transfer device configuration in an image-reproducing station

An image reproducing device comprising:

• a frame having a lower body part and an upper body part configured to open and close freely with respect to said lower body part;
• an image data capturing means supported within said frame which captures image data,
• an image-forming part supported in said upper body part which includes a photosensitive drum;
• a sheet supply device within said lower body part which supplies sheets to the image-forming part;
• a transfer device body supported in said lower body part positioned to be opposite said photosensitive drum when said upper body part is in a closed position with respect to said lower body part, said transfer device body configured to pivot about a registration roller supported in said lower body part;
• a positioning mechanism within said lower body part which supports said transfer device body;
• a fixing device supported in said lower body part downstream of said transfer device body;
• wherein said transfer device body comprises:
• a shield frame supported within the image reproducing device;
• a housing formed with a pair of insulating blocks and a connector extending between said insulating blocks, said connector and said insulating blocks formed integrally as a single element, said housing supported within a portion of said shield frame;
• a discharge member extending between said insulating blocks and supported thereby, said discharge wire positioned proximate the image forming element, and a portion of said shield frame shaped to at least partially surround a discharge wire;
• and
• a charge removing member fitted to said connector;
• and wherein said positioning mechanism maintains a predetermined gap between said photosensitive drum and said discharge wire.