Architecture for an image-forming device

Details Architecture for an image-forming device Architecture for an image-forming device

2006-04-19

2009-12-29

Gray, David M (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

C399S124000, C399S392000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07639965

ABSTRACT:
An image forming device includes a body having a top, a bottom, a front and a back. In one embodiment, a plurality of horizontally-aligned imaging units, each comprising a photoconductive member, transfer toner images to an intermediate transfer mechanism located below the plurality of imaging units. A pick mechanism may pick media sheets from a media input tray and feeds the media towards the front of the body. For duplex printing, the media sheets may travel along a duplex path that extends along the front of the body. In one embodiment, an access door at the front of the body pivots between a closed position and an open position. In the open position, a user may gain access to both media paths.

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