IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS WITH PROCESS CARTRIDGE CAPABLE OF MINIMIZING DAMAGE TO A WRITING DEVICE

摘要

An image forming apparatus includes a detachable latent image bearer, a casing including a cover opened and closed when the latent image bearer is detached and attached thereto, an LED array head opposed to the latent image bearer, and a rotation mechanism to rotate the LED array head in synchrony with either insertion and removal operation of the latent image bearer or opening operation of the cover.