Image forming apparatus with exhaust duct
US7447462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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