A control part 33 rotates a developer roller 21a at a second rotation
speed, which is slower than a normal rotation speed during an image
formation period (first rotation speed), during a non-image formation
period while a heater 14 is in use. This prevents deformation of the
developer roller 21a caused by radiant heat from a photoconductive drum
41, effectively prevents the appearance of image fogging, concentration
unevenness, and the like, and also suppresses toner deterioration in a
development unit 21.