A first container is operable to accommodate a liquid toner, and provided
with a window. A reflector is disposed in the first container. A light
emitter is operable to emit light to the reflector through the window and
the liquid toner. A light receiver is operable to receive the light
reflected by the reflector through the liquid toner and the window. A
detector is operable to detect a concentration of the liquid toner based
on the light received by the light receiver.