Image forming apparatus receiving alternative devices, at...

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2005-09-06

2005-09-06

Lee, Susan (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

C399S110000, C399S124000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06941094

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus having a visible image bearing member in a main housing a recording medium conveying path formed in the main housing, and an installing part provided in the main housing that provides or easy installation and removal of any of at least two devices, with at least one of the two devices providing for transferring the visible image from the visible image bearing member to an intermediary image bearing member in the at least one device prior to forming the final image on the recording medium.

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