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Process cartridge and image forming apparatus using the same

US4888620A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 1989
Grant dateDec 19, 1989
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/1654
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a main assembly and a process cartridge. The main assembly contains and retains an electrophotographic photosensitive member, and therefore, the photosensitive member is not contained in the process cartridge. The process cartridge contains an electric charger, a developing device and/or cleaning device. The process cartridge is detachably mountable into the main assembly.

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