摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a developing device that obtains a satisfactory image by preventing toner aggregation in a developer storage section in the developing device. <P>SOLUTION: The developing device 5Y includes: a toner storage section 57Y for storing supply toner T; a developer storage section 54Y for storing two-component developer G composed of carrier and toner; and a conveying screw 56Y for conveying supply toner from the toner storage section to the developer storage section. The developing device is configured such that in an area lower than the height of the surface of toner supplied to the toner storage section, there is no space between the outside diameter R of the conveying screw 56Y and the internal wall 57Ya of the toner storage section. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT |