Patent ID: 8005397
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus comprising: a process unit including a photosensitive element; an exposure member configured to expose the photosensitive element to light to form an electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive element; a main body casing configured to accommodate the process unit and the exposure member; and a developer cartridge configured to supply developer to the process unit, the developer cartridge being configured to be attached to and removed from the process unit, wherein the exposure member is positioned between the photosensitive element and the developer cartridge so as to be attached and movable between a first position in which the photosensitive element is exposed to light by the exposure member and a second position in which the exposure member is away from the photosensitive element; and wherein the developer cartridge has a pressing portion, and the pressing portion is configured to press the exposure member toward the first position with the developer cartridge being attached to the main body casing.