摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a developing device compatible with diversified models of an image forming apparatus and effectively preventing improper alteration with simple constitution. SOLUTION: The developing device is equipped with a mounting part formed on the surface of a wall part of a developer reservoir and a discrimination member mounted and fixed to the mounting part so as to project from the surface of the wall part by welding its base part. A thin wall part thinner than other parts is formed on the wall part near the welding part of the discrimination member to the mounting part. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
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