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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 28, 2025
Filed:
Mar. 08, 2024
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Tomio Noguchi, Shizuoka, JP;
Masaaki Sato, Kanagawa, JP;
Kenji Matsuzaka, Kanagawa, JP;
Koji Fujinaka, Tokyo, JP;
Takao Sameshima, Kanagawa, JP;
Akitoshi Toyota, Kanagawa, JP;
Yuichiro Inaba, Kanagawa, JP;
Kenichi Iida, Tokyo, JP;
CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a developer container having an accommodating portion to accommodate developer, and a replenishment port for replenishing the accommodating portion with developer from an attachable replenishment container. A transfer portion transfers the developer image on an image bearing member onto a recording material, a supporting tray supports the recording material, and a discharge portion discharges the recording material on the supporting surface. The supporting tray has an opening portion opening with the replenishment port being exposed through the supporting surface, wherein an opening/closing member is movable between a closed position where it covers the replenishment port and serves as a part of the supporting surface and an open position where the replenishment port is exposed. Movement of the opening/closing member to the closed position is hindered by the replenishment container in a state it is attached to the developer container.