OPTICAL SCANNER AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an optical scanner that can extend the life of a cleaning member.SOLUTION: An optical scanner radiates light to form an electrostatic latent image. The optical scanner includes a holder 51, a transmissive member 52, and a cleaning member 53. The transmissive member 52 closes an emission port formed corresponding to an image carrier. The cleaning member 53 is arranged corresponding to the transmissive member 52. The holder 51 swingably supports the cleaning member 53. The holder 51 moves so that the cleaning member 53 slides on the transmissive member 52.