摘要 |
A powder container (2) of the present invention is made up of a deformable bag (20) for storing desired powder and a box (50) more rigid than the bag for accommodating the bag. The bag includes an outlet portion (27) for discharging the power. Despite that the bag is flexible, the powder container does not fall down when mounted to an image forming apparatus. Further, the powder container is easy to assemble and easy to transport at the time of collection. The box (50) can be developed to a flat sheet. A method of assembling the toner container and an image forming apparatus using the same are also disclosed. Said apparatus comprises model distinguishing means for distinguishing a model of said image forming apparatus to which said box (50) is applicable. <IMAGE> |