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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 15, 2022
Filed:
Oct. 18, 2021
Konica Minolta, Inc., Tokyo, JP;
Shota Sakurai, Machida, JP;
Kei Yuasa, Hino, JP;
Takenobu Kimura, Hachioji, JP;
Tetsuya Ishikawa, Sagamihara, JP;
KONICA MINOLTA, INC., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
Provided is an image forming apparatus including an image carrier, an exposure device, a developing device that supplies a developer to form a toner image, and a hardware processor that controls the image carrier, the exposure device, and the developing device. The image forming apparatus further includes a fume prevention plate that covers a part of an internal space of the developing device where the developing roller is disposed and the developer is stored and that prevents the developer from scattering outside from the internal space, a suction duct, and an air suction device. One end of the suction duct is connected to the internal space and another end of the suction duct is connected to the air suction device. The fume prevention plate includes a movable portion. A position of the movable portion can be changed between a first position and a second position different from the first position.