Image forming apparatus
US5493366A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2221/1633
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an image forming apparatus having a detachable process cartridge in which an image carrier on which an electrostatic latent image is formed, and a developing unit which develops the electrostatic latent image so that a toner image can be formed, both integrally formed into one unit. There is provided a developer container including a discharge section which can be inserted into a supply opening of the developing unit, and a container in which a predetermined amount of developer is contained, wherein the developer container is provided to the toner supply opening of the developing unit and the developer is supplied into the developing unit housing when a toner stirring screw of the developing unit is rotated.
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