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Image forming apparatus with plurality of ribs on guide to fixing nip

US9904222B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2016
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/2028
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming apparatus includes: a fixing portion for fixing an image formed on a recording material; and a guide member for guiding the recording material. The guide member is provided at an entrance to the fixing portion and at an end portion with respect to a direction perpendicular to a feeding direction of the recording material The guide member is moved when the guide member is pushed by the recording material.

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