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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 29, 1991
Filed:
Nov. 27, 1989
Hideki Kita, Suita, JP;
Mita Industrial Co., Ltd., , JP;
Abstract
A color image-forming machine including a developable member which is movable through a developing zone, a device for forming a latent electrostatic image on the developable member, and a developing device for developing the latent electrostatic image formed on the developable member is disclosed. The developing device includes a movable frame member, a device for moving the movable frame member, and a plurality of development mechanisms mounted on the movable frame member. By moving the frame member, each of the development mechanisms can be positioned selectively in the developing zone. The development mechanisms are provided with developers which contain different color toners. A developer agitator is provided for each of the development mechanisms.