An image carrier is adapted such that an electrostatic latent image is
formed thereon. A rotary member has a plurality of loading sections each
of which is adapted to accommodate a developing device which is operable
to develop the electrostatic latent image. A motor is operable to rotate
the rotary member so that each of the loading sections is sequentially
opposed to the image carrier, and operable to exert a detent torque when
no power is supplied thereto. A home position is defined, in a case where
only one of the loading sections accommodates the developing device, such
that the one of the loading sections is placed in a position lower than
any other loading sections. The motor rotates the rotary member to the
home position at least when the development of the electrostatic latent
image is not performed. The rotary member is retained in the home
position with the detent torque exerted by the motor.