摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toner cartridge configured to reduce the possibility that when a user replaces a toner cartridge, the user may be soiled with toner adhering to a cover provided on the toner cartridge pulled out, and to provide an image forming apparatus using the same. <P>SOLUTION: The toner cartridge includes a container body 35a storing a toner; a shutter 35b that is slid to open and close an opening part provided in an outer face of the container body 35a; and a cover 35c that is supported by a guide piece 35e provided on the outer face of the container body 35a, and is slid while maintaining the state of not being in contact with a bottom part of the shutter 35b, thereby covering the shutter 35b when the container body 35a is pulled out. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT |