| 摘要 |
<p>An image carrier (20) is adapted such that an electrostatic latent image is formed thereon. A rotary member (50) has a plurality of loading sections (50a,50b,50c,50d) each of which is adapted to accommodate a particular developing device (51) which is operable to develop the electrostatic latent image. A motor (401) is operable to rotate the rotary member so that each of the loading sections is sequentially opposed to the image carrier, and operable to exert a detent torque when no power is supplied thereto. A home position is defined, in a case where only one of the loading sections accommodates its developing device, such that the one of the loading sections is placed either higher or lower than any other loading section. The motor rotates the rotary member to the home position whenever the development of the electrostatic latent image is not performed. The rotary member is retained in the home position with the detent torque exerted by the motor.
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