A developing device for developing an electrostatic latent image formed on an
electrophotographic
photoreceptor includes a hollow developing roller, a support member inserted in
the hollow developing roller to support the developing roller, a flange member
having a first engaging portion engaging with an outer surface of the support member
and a second engaging portion engaging with an inner surface of the developing
roller, and a gap-holding member disposed at one end of the developing roller,
the gap-holding member having an abutment abutting against the electrophotographic
photoreceptor for maintaining a gap between the developing roller and the electrophotographic
photoreceptor. The abutment overlaps with the second engaging portion in the longitudinal
direction of the developing roller.