Image forming apparatus with condensation prevention
US11513472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/4025
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus configured to perform simplex printing and duplex printing includes a recording medium ejection device, a suction duct, a blower, and a pair of rotating members. The recording medium ejection device includes a recording medium outlet through which a recording medium is ejected outside of the image forming apparatus and a recording medium reverse port through which a part of the recording medium is ejected to reverse the recording medium in the duplex printing. The suction duct includes a suction port to suck air. The blower is disposed in the suction duct and sucks air from the recording medium ejection device to the suction port. The pair of rotating members is disposed between the suction port and at least one of the recording medium outlet and the recording medium reverse port and reverses both sides of the recording medium in the duplex printing.
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