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Image recording apparatus

US5126781A · kind A · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateJul 27, 1989
Grant dateJun 30, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B2227/325
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image recording apparatus having an exposure unit, a pressure developing unit and a thermal fixing unit. The apparatus employs a separate type image recording mediums including a microcapsule sheet and a separate developer sheet. The thermal fixing unit applies heat to the developer sheet carrying an output image thereon. A heat application means of the thermal fixing unit is positioned spaced away from the imaging surface of the developer sheet for avoding direct contact therewith.

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