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Image forming apparatus

US7341387B2 · kind B2 · utility

9Cited by
4References
21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 2005
Grant dateMar 11, 2008
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 4, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/0094
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes a cover member that is capable of being opened and closed, wherein the cover member includes a discharge tray that is capable of holding printed recording medium, and an automatic document reader that is provided above the discharge tray, wherein when the cover member is opened to a predetermined position, the automatic document reader supports the printed recording medium placed on the discharge tray so that the printed recording medium does not fall therefrom when the cover member is open.

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