摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a developer storage container and a developer replenishing apparatus which can stably maintain the replenishment function even when the toner storage container capable of reducing its volume and can replenish the developer directly to a developing apparatus from the container. <P>SOLUTION: The toner storage container 20 with a sealed structure is provided with a toner discharge part 22 for discharging the stored toner and an air supply part 30 for supplying air into the container 20. Thus, the toner and the developer can surely be transported without scattering from the stored container and the exchange of the container can be facilitated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI |