摘要 |
PURPOSE: To maintain the quality of replenishment toner in a toner cartridge which stores the replenishment toner and waste toner in common. CONSTITUTION: In the toner cartridge 4 which stores the replenishment toner and waste toner both, its cross-section which is perpendicular to the toner replenishment roller shaft 13 of the cartridge has the shape of a circular arc, a partition plate 11 is pivotally supported so that its one end is horizontal to the toner replenishment roller shaft 13 and its other end is able to turn around its shaft while sliding against the circular arc part of the toner cartridge 4. The toner cartridge is provided with a means for driving the partition plate 11. |