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Image forming apparatus with a first and second lid

US5255061A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1990
Grant dateOct 19, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/169
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus, which forms a predetermined image on each recording paper of a plurality of recording papers and ejects each recording paper therefrom through a feed path, includes a body and a first lid. The first lid is pivotably provided on the body so as to pivot from a closing position to an opening position, and the feed path is mostly exposed when the first lid is located at the opening position. The body includes photosensitive member, a latent image forming device, and a developing device, whereas the first lid includes merely a transfer device so that the first lid is light enough to be opened easily. In addition, a jammed paper can be removed easily from the feed path because the feed path is mostly exposed when the first lid is located at the opening position.

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