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Image forming apparatus for forming image on single sheet by different recording methods

US5867181A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 1996
Grant dateFeb 2, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J3/546
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus forms a multi-image on a single recording sheet by different recording methods. The apparatus comprises a first recording device, a second recording device having a recording type different from that of the first recording device, and a conveyor to support the recording sheet and being movable along an endless convey path to successively convey the recording sheet to recording positions of the first and second recording devices.

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