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Image forming apparatus to print according to a plurality of image forming types

US8104886B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2008
Grant dateJan 31, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/00409
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus having a first image forming unit and a second image forming including a printing medium supplier which supplies a printing medium, a selection guide which selectively guides the printing medium from the printing medium supplier to one of a first supplying path of the first image forming unit and a second supplying path of the second image forming unit, and a first feed roller which is disposed between the selection guide and the printing medium supplier, and transfers the printing medium from the printing medium supplier to the selection guide.

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