摘要 |
<p>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To securely prevent leakage of toner from a toner container during transportation, reduce packing costs, and prevent incorrect operation by an operator.SOLUTION: An image forming apparatus of the present invention includes: a toner container 5 including a container body 22 having an exhaust port 35, a shutter 28 opening and closing the exhaust port 35, and a lever 26 connected to the shutter 28; an apparatus body to which the toner container 5 is attached; and a cover attached to the apparatus body. The container body 22 has a boss provided protruding therefrom, and has a stopper 45, a first rib, and a second rib provided protruding from an outer surface; and the lever 26 is provided movable among a first position for causing the shutter 28 to close the exhaust port 35 and not interfering with the cover, a second position for causing the shutter 28 to close the exhaust port 35 and interfering with the cover, and a third position for causing the shutter 28 to open the exhaust port 35 and not interfering with the cover, and is attached to the boss.</p> |