A process cartridge is disclosed which is detachably mounted on an
apparatus for forming an image using toner, and which has a process
cartridge housing. The process cartridge housing includes: a smoothed
surface portion including an inner face and an outer face; at least one
protruding portion formed on the smoothed surface portion so as to
protrude therefrom; and a structure having a surface configured for
physically facilitating removal of the toner from the process cartridge
housing, once attached thereto.