| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide prevention of backflow of developer to a developer supply container to be a subject of replacement without involving an increase in cost of the developer supply container.SOLUTION: An image forming apparatus has a developing device 60 mounted therein, which includes: a developer supply container 90 that accommodates a developer therein; a stirring chamber 80 into which a developer T supplied from the developer supply container 90 flows from a supply port 92 provided in a wall surface; and a backflow prevention member 84 that is provided on an inner wall of the stirring chamber 80 to prevent the developer T from flowing back from the stirring chamber 80 to the developer supply container 90 through the supply port 92.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5 |
