Image forming apparatus
US11480891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/2039
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes plural image forming units and a controller. The plural image forming units are configured to form images of colors using colorants, respectively. The controller is configured to perform control such that the plural images formed by the plural image forming units are output as one image onto a recording medium. At least two of the image forming units are configured to form images using colorants of special colors, respectively and are arranged in succession.
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