Image forming apparatus

摘要

A copier includes a developing unit, a toner container, a first movable unit, and a second movable unit. The first movable unit carries the developing unit and is movable between a close position where a developing roller of the developing unit is located close to a photosensitive drum and a distant position where the developing roller is located away from the photosensitive drum. The second movable unit carries the toner container and is configured to drag the first movable unit from the close position to the distant position. The copier is configured so that while the second movable unit is located at a standby position for the drag, a clearance is formed between the first and second movable units to avoid physical contact between the first and second movable units.

主权项

1. An image forming apparatus comprising:
a developing unit including a developing roller operable to develop a toner image on a peripheral surface of a photosensitive drum; a toner container configured to supply toner to the developing unit; a first movable unit carrying the developing unit and movable between a close position where the developing roller is located close to the photosensitive drum and a distant position where the developing roller is located away from the photosensitive drum; and a second movable unit carrying the toner container and configured to drag the first movable unit from the close position to the distant position, wherein while the second movable unit is located at a standby position for the drag, a clearance is formed between the first and second movable units to avoid physical contact between the first and second movable units.