| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent an image quality from deterioration, while prolong the life of an imaging cartridge by providing such as the developer replenishing device capable of removing a sealing member between the imaging cartridge and the developer replenishing device, while restraining possibility that the seal is inadvertently taken-up during the custody. SOLUTION: This image forming device is allowed so that a winding shaft 21 of the toner replenishing device and the winding shaft of the imaging cartridge are connected by a gear, and a locking lever 27 prohibiting the gear 22 is provided on the toner replenishing device from being rotated, and moreover the locking lever 27 is released by a rib 48 only when mounting on the imaging cartridge, the seal is made so as possible to be removed. In such a manner, on precluding possibility that the seal is removed at the storing time or the like, the toner can be replenished by mounting the toner replenishing device when the toner in the imaging cartridge is used up. |
