Method and apparatus of image forming and process cartridge included in the apparatus
US7162189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/1814
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a process cartridge, a toner storage, and a toner supplying unit. The process cartridge includes an image bearing member, a developer container, a developer bearing member, and a pair of side plates. The developer container includes a toner inlet mounted at a predetermined position on one of its top surface. The pair of side plates are arranged in parallel and separated by a predetermined distance which determines a predetermined longitudinal width of the process cartridge and configured to support the components in the process cartridge.
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