An image forming apparatus

摘要

An image forming apparatus, usable with a process cartridge detachably mountable thereto, for forming an image on a recording material includes a mounting device for mounting the process cartridge; openable member relative to a main assembly of the image forming apparatus; an urging device, provided in the main assembly, for urging said process cartridge when said openable member is closed, and for releasing said process cartridge when said openable member is opened. <IMAGE>