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Image forming apparatus with movable belt and means to position recording sheets thereon

US5732312A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 1995
Grant dateMar 24, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/1628
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is disclosed an image forming apparatus for forming an image on a recording material borne on an endless belt supported by a plurality of rollers, at least one of which creates an area of deformation where the roller is in contact with the belt when the belt is stationary. The recording material is supplied to the belt so as not to cross the center of the area of deformation of the belt in the moving direction thereof.

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