A process cartridge of the present invention is removably mounted to the
body of an image forming apparatus and includes an image carrier and a
developing device configured to develop a latent image formed on the
image carrier. A cartridge body, forming major part of the process
cartridge, is applicable to a developer of any kind stored in the
developing device and is mounted to the apparatus body with an
identification member indicative of the kind of the developer fitted
thereon. With this configuration, the process cartridge can be surely
replaced without any mistake and reduces costs necessary for production,
inventory control and delivery.