Image forming apparatus and process cartridge detachably attachable to the same

摘要

A process cartridge (10) which is detachably attachable to an image forming apparatus main body and which has a photosensitive drum (1) is provided with a light guide (201). This light guide (201) guides light from an LED lamp provided in the image forming apparatus main body to the surface of the photosensitive drum (1), thus forming a charge removing device for the photosensitive drum (1). Therefore, it is possible to provide an image forming apparatus and a process cartridge free from image problems, such as lateral stripes and drum positive ghost, at low cost.