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Image forming apparatus having edge-guiding member for guiding a recording medium

US4857943A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 2, 1988
Grant dateAug 15, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J29/12
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus has a paper guide, a feed roller and a pinch roller for feeding and guiding a recording medium. The pinch roller is biased to normally be pressed agaisnt the feed roller and can be separated from the feed roller so that the recording medium can be introduced between them. The paper guide comprises two guide members that contact respective side edges of the recording medium when the pinch roller is separated from the feed roller.

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