Multicolor image forming apparatus
US4878091A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 1988 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0896
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multicolor image forming apparatus wherein a plurality of developing devices for forming a multicolor image are integrally supported by a support member which can be inserted into and withdrawn from an apparatus body, and a plurality of resupply devices for replenishing toner particles are mounted on each of the developing devices. Each of the developing devices and each of the resupply devices corresponding to each of the developing devices are automatically connected to and disconnected from each other, when the support member is inserted into and withdrawn from the apparatus body. The support member further supports an image retainer and if necessary a cleaning member integrally.
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