Electrophotographic image forming apparatus and process cartridg

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1998-11-12

1999-12-28

Smith, Matthew S.

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

399113, G03G 2116

Patent

active

060092882

ABSTRACT:
A process cartridge, adapted for use in a main body of an electrophotographic image forming apparatus provided with a guide member to guide the recording medium in the conveying direction thereof and which can assume either a guide position or a retracted position, includes a cartridge frame, an electrophotographic photosensitive member, a process device for acting on the electrophotographic photosensitive member, and a cartridge contact portion to impinge on a main body contact portion provided on the guide member if the guide member is in the retracted position in mounting the process cartridge in the main body of the apparatus to shift the guide member to the guide position. The cartridge contact portion is provided on the cartridge frame.

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