Process cartridge and image forming apparatus adapted for the mounting of the same thereto with an elastic member disposed therebetween

摘要

An image forming apparatus for forming images on recording media is adaptable to receiving a process cartridge detachably mounted thereto. The process cartridge has a frame, an image bearing member and a process unit which acts on the image bearing member. The image forming apparatus includes a mounting unit on which the process cartridge is mounted, and an elastic pressing member for elastically pressing against the frame of the process cartridge mounted on the mounting unit. The elastic pressing member may be mounted on the process cartridge.