| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toner supply system capable of transporting toner between image forming apparatuses under control, thereby enhancing an operation rate when the toner is insufficient. <P>SOLUTION: A toner tank 1, which is installed in a position apart from the image forming apparatuses and stores the toner, and a plurality of development units 5, 6 and 7 in the image forming apparatuses are interconnected in a ring shape through a transport pipe 12. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI |
