摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem of an image forming apparatus that repair, replacement, and the like, are not taken into account, maintainability is low, the apparatus body must be replaced at the time of repair, and recycling rate is low. <P>SOLUTION: An enclosure cover 200 is provided removably on the back of the body 1 and a tank 150 for storing waste liquid from a maintenance recovery mechanism 27 is provided removably from the body 1 on the inside of the enclosure cover 200. When the enclosure cover 200 is removed, the waste liquid tank 150 can be taken out and replaced or reused thus enhancing maintainability and recycling rate. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI |