摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an image forming apparatus capable of replacing a waste toner storage part more efficiently. <P>SOLUTION: A collection mechanism 19 is provided for removing and collecting waste toner from an intermediate transfer belt 11. The waste toner which is collected by the collection mechanism 19 is conveyed from the collection mechanism 19 to a waste toner storage part 25 by a conveying mechanism 26. A photoreceptor drum 6 is held in a first drawer frame 31 which is provided so as to be pulled out from a body casing 2. A developing unit 9, the waste toner storage part 25, and the conveying mechanism 26 are held onto a second drawer frame 71 which is provided so as to be pulled out from the body casing 2. The waste toner storage part 25 is integrated with the developing unit 9. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT |