Patent ID: 7555242
Filing Date: 2009-06-30
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a plurality of image bearing members on each of which a toner image is formed, said plurality of image bearing members including a plurality of first image bearing members and a second image bearing member which is different from said plurality of first image bearing members; a plurality of driven members, each of which, respectively, acts on each of said plurality of image bearing members, wherein, in a first mode, the toner image is formed on each of said plurality of first image bearing members and said second image bearing member, and in a second mode, the toner image is not formed on said plurality of first image bearing members and the toner image is formed on said second image bearing member; a first drive device which drives said plurality of first image bearing members; and a second drive device which drives said second image bearing member, a driven member of said plurality of driven members which acts on said second image bearing member and at least one other of said plurality of driven members.