Provided is an image forming apparatus that not only prevents leakage of
a developer from a developing apparatus due to vibrations and the like at the time
of transportation but also enables attachment of a developer leakage preventing
member to a miniaturized image forming apparatus and facilitates attachment and
detachment of the developer leakage preventing member at the time of use of the
image forming apparatus. The image forming apparatus that is shipped with a developing
member being fitted to an apparatus main body includes a developer leakage preventing
member that prevents leakage of a developer from the developing member, in which
the developer leakage preventing member is fitted at an attachment position opposing
the developing member in place of a component that is detachably attachable to
the apparatus main body at the attachment position.