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Image forming device having an image detector

US7460804B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateDec 22, 2004
Grant dateDec 2, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/00042
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes detecting means for detecting a toner image formed on an image carrier, and transport means for transporting a sheet. The detecting means is disposed on an inner side in a width of the image carrier, and on an outer side of a contact region with the transport means and the sheet, in a direction perpendicular to a transporting direction of the sheet.

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