Abstract: A paper feeding apparatus for use in an image forming apparatus which transfers a toner image onto a paper, the paper feeding apparatus comprising paper feed device for feeding paper into a paper feed path, a paper sensor device provided adjacent to the paper feed path for detecting paper on the paper feed path to produce a detection information signal, a control device responsive to the detection information signal from the paper sensor device for controlling movement of the paper wherein the paper is fed into an image transfer portion of the image forming apparatus in proper timing with the operation of an image carrying body of the image forming apparatus and wherein the feeding of paper into the image transfer portion is temporarily stopped until the proper timing occurs with the operation of the image carrying body.