Method and apparatus of image forming and process cartridge...

Details Method and apparatus of image forming and process cartridge... Method and apparatus of image forming and process cartridge...

2007-01-09

2007-01-09

Gray, David M. (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Development

Reexamination Certificate

active

10792694

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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