Recording medium transport device and image forming apparatus

A recording medium transport device comprising:

• a circulating member that forms a part of a transport path for transporting a recording medium;
• a holding member that is fixed to the circulating member and thereby circulates and holds a front end portion of the recording medium;
• a plurality of transport cylinders around which the circulating member is suspended and having a recessed part in which the holding member is stored;
• and
• a controller configured to
• receive a selection from a user interface of any one of the plurality of transport cylinders, and
• stop the one of the plurality of transport cylinders so that the recessed part is located at a position that allows access to the recessed part of the one of the plurality of transport cylinders for maintenance.