摘要 |
An image forming device includes a process frame, and a process cartridge. The process cartridge is detachably insertable in the process frame in an inserting direction. The process cartridge includes a shutter unit. The shutter unit is pivotally movably supported to the cartridge body. The shutter unit includes an operating section and a shutter section. The operating section is abuttable on the process frame during insertion of the process cartridge into the process frame, and is pivotally movable in accordance with an insertion of the process cartridge into the process frame in the inserting direction. The shutter section is pivotally movable, in interlocking relation with the pivotal movement of the operating section, between a covering position covering a part of the outer peripheral surface of the photosensitive drum and an exposing position exposing the part of the outer peripheral surface to an atmosphere in accordance with the pivotal movement of the operating section.
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