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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 31, 1989
Filed:
Sep. 15, 1988
Shizuo Morita, Hachioji, JP;
Kazushi Hayakawa, Hachioji, JP;
Kunio Ito, Hachioji, JP;
Shunji Matsuo, Hachioji, JP;
Masakazu Fukuchi, Hachioji, JP;
Noboru Hatakeyama, Hachioji, JP;
Konica Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A multicolor image forming apparatus wherein a plurality of developing devices for forming a multicolor image are integrally supported by a support member which can be inserted into and withdrawn from an apparatus body, and a plurality of resupply devices for replenishing toner particles are mounted on each of the developing devices. Each of the developing devices and each of the resupply devices corresponding to each of the developing devices are automatically connected to and disconnected from each other, when the support member is inserted into and withdrawn from the apparatus body. The support member further supports an image retainer and if necessary a cleaning member integrally.