Image forming method and apparatus with a transfer belt

Electrophotography – Having particular structure – Modular or displaceable

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C399S110000

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11020465

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes a transfer belt unit configured to be detachable from a housing. The transfer belt includes at least two support rollers and at least one frame member configured to rotatably support the at least two support rollers. The frame member includes a front frame having a flexible member having a free edge configured to be engaged with the housing. A belt is extended by the at least two support rollers. A locking member is configured to lock the front frame and the housing by coupling the free edge of the flexible member to the housing.

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