Mounting mechanism of process cartridge for image forming apparatus

摘要

An electrophotographic apparatus comprises a cartridge holder for holding a process cartridge, an member for outwardly biasing the process cartridge, and a guide member for guiding the process cartridge into a specified position during the process of closing the upper unit. The operation of removing the process cartridge is made easier by biasing of the process cartridge by means of the urging member toward the position of the opening of the process cartridge. Mounting the process cartridge is also made securely by guiding the process cartridge into a specified position by means of the guide member.