Image forming apparatus, image forming method, and bypass sheet supplier capable of regulating and supplying recording medium
US7635123B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2701/1311
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a bypass sheet supplier configured to supply a recording medium and an image forming mechanism configured to form an image on the recording medium sent from the bypass sheet supplier according to image data. The bypass sheet supplier includes a bypass tray, a lateral side fence, and a sensor unit. The bypass tray is configured to load the recording medium. The lateral side fence is configured to regulate the recording medium in a main scanning direction. The sensor unit is configured to detect whether a lateral edge of the recording medium extending in a sub-scanning direction contacts the lateral side fence.
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