Image forming apparatus controlling discharge direction of recording medium
US6135591A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/1313
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
When discharging a sheet material from an image forming apparatus after completion of image formation, at least one spur roller for discharging the trailing edge of the sheet material downward is provided. Hence, it is possible to more stably discharge the sheet material than ever, and to arrange and mount sheets of the sheet material on a discharged-sheet tray in a manner better than ever.
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