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Image forming apparatus with exhaust duct

US7447462B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2005
Grant dateNov 4, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G21/206
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medium is adapted to be transported in a first path. An image former is operable to form an image on at least one face of the medium. A fuser is operable to fix the image on the medium. A discharger is operable to discharge the medium. A duct is arranged between the fuser and the discharger, and is adapted to exhaust air at opposite sides of the first path.

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