Developing device

Abstract

To prevent irregular print density resulting from an uneven toner layer, a plurality of cylindrical members 31 formed like rollers are arranged in a manner to contact the sponge roller 22. When the residual toner on the surface of the developing roller 21 is scraped off by the sponge roller 22, the cylindrical members 31 push the toner away without allowing the toner to clot inside the sponge roller 22. Consequently, the sponge roller's performance to remove toner from itself to the developing roller 21 can be preserved for a long time.

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