Method and apparatus for image forming
US7418235B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/00675
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a reverse conveyance path, a straight conveyance path, a duplex conveyance path, and two branch boards. The reverse conveyance path is used to output a recording sheet face down. The straight conveyance path is used to straight output a recording sheet face up. The duplex conveyance path is used to output a recording sheet on both sides of which images are formed. The two branch boards sandwich the straight conveyance path. At least one of the two branch boards swings at a time to switch to any one of the reverse conveyance path, the straight conveyance path, and the duplex conveyance path.
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