Image forming apparatus
US7684750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/00789
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus in which an original reading portion is disposed in an upper portion of the apparatus main body, a feed portion is disposed in a lower portion of the apparatus main body, and a printing portion is disposed between the original reading portion and the feed portion as an image forming system, is configured as follows. A paper post-processing portion that can perform a plurality of types of paper post-processing for recording paper transported from the apparatus main body after printing by the printing portion is finished, and a discharge portion to which recording paper is discharged after paper post-processing by the paper post-processing portion is finished, are disposed in a space of the apparatus main body formed by the original reading portion, the printing portion, and the feed portion. The paper post-processing portion is provided such that it can slide relative to the apparatus main body. In a front face of the paper post-processing portion, a cover is provided that covers this front face. The discharge portion is provided such that it can be raised or lowered according to the quantity of stacked recording paper.
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