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Image forming apparatus

US8998371B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 7, 2014
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/007
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes an image forming device, a conveyance unit, a correction unit, and an attitude controller. The image forming device forms an image on a printing medium. The conveyance unit is disposed opposing the image forming device to convey the printing medium. The correction unit corrects an attitude of a leading edge of the printing medium sent out from the conveyance unit. The attitude controller controls correction of the attitude of the leading edge of the punting medium performed by the correction unit. The attitude controller determines whether or not the correction of the attitude of the leading edge of the printing medium is to be performed, and causes the correction unit to perform the correction when the attitude controller determines that the correction is to be performed.

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