Abstract: A commercially advantageous process for producing m- or p-aminobenzylamine is provided, which is characterized by subjecting m- or p-nitrobenzaldehyde and ammonia to catalytic reduction in the presence of a reducing catalyst in an organic solvent; in the reduction, when nitrobenzaldehyde and ammonia are in advance made a mixed solution in an organic solvent, and this solution is added in divided manner, the yield being further improved.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming images is disclosed, in which a replaceable unit at least including a developing section is replaceably mounted in said apparatus body. Preliminary processing, such as developer agitation in said replaceable unit, is performed when a power source is connected and when the replaceable unit is mounted prior to an image formation operation. A timer started at the time of the connection of a power source is provided. A controller is provided to detect the output of the timer at the time of connection of the power source or at the time of the start of such an image formation operation for varying said preliminary processing according to the result of detection.