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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2026
Filed:
Oct. 07, 2024
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Takanori Yamamoto, Shizuoka, JP;
Atsuyoshi Abe, Shizuoka, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus body including a first opening, a first cartridge including a developing roller, a second cartridge including a storage portion, a first cover including a second opening, and a second cover. In a case where the first cover is positioned in the first open position and the second cover is positioned in the second open position, a first area of the first opening is opened when viewed in the first direction. A second area is included in the first area. A whole of the second cartridge attached to the first cartridge is disposed in a second area when viewed in the first direction. A portion of the first cartridge attached to the apparatus body is disposed outside the second area when viewed in the first direction.