| 摘要 |
A developing device and an image forming apparatus includes a developer container for containing a developer made up of magnetic particles and a toner; a developer carrier for bearing and transporting the developer; a first agitating and transporting unit provided in the developer container, the first agitating and transporting unit transporting the developer while agitating the developer; a second agitating and transporting unit provided in the developer container, the second agitating and transporting unit transporting the developer transported by the first agitating and transporting unit while agitating the developer, thereby supplying the developer to the developer carrier; and a restricting member provided in the developer container, the restricting member restricting passage of an upper portion of the developer transported by the first agitating and transporting unit, thereby achieving a desired developer surface level.
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