Image Forming Apparatus and Image Forming Unit

摘要

Image forming apparatuses include: a casing; an image forming unit removable from the casing in a first direction; and plural developer cartridges. The cartridges may be attached and detached with respect to the image forming unit in a second direction that is inclined toward the first direction. Other image forming apparatuses include: a casing; an exposure device; a plurality of cartridges configured to be attached and detached with respect to the casing in a first direction; and a recording medium transport system for transporting recording media adjacent the photosensitive members in a second direction. The first direction may be inclined with respect to the second direction, and at least a portion of optical paths of the light emitted from the exposure device may extend parallel with the first direction. Aspects also relate to image forming units, e.g., for use in image forming apparatuses as described above.

主权项

1. An image forming apparatus comprising:
a casing comprising:
an engage member; an image forming unit movably coupled to the casing, comprising a frame including:
a handle;a retaining protrusion; andan arm coupled to the handle and the retaining protrusion, wherein the arm is movable between a first position where the retaining protrusion separates from the engage member and a second position where the retaining protrusion engages with the engage member.