Image forming apparatus having selectively removable image proce

Details Image forming apparatus having selectively removable image proce Image forming apparatus having selectively removable image proce

1995-06-02

1997-12-09

Braun, Fred L.

Electrophotography

Diagnostics

Cleaning

399359, G03G 2112

Patent

active

056970080

ABSTRACT:
An image formation apparatus contains a first and second unit. The first unit, which is a self-contained first module, contains a photo-sensitive body and structure for removing residue toner from the photo sensitive body. The second unit, which is a self-contained developer module, provides toner to the first unit and receives the residue toner from the first unit. The modules are detachably mounted in the apparatus. The second module cannot be mounted in the apparatus until the first module is mounted.

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