Image forming apparatus having air flow holes

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2009-03-27

2011-12-06

Chen, Sophia S (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Internal machine environment

Forced air circulation

Reexamination Certificate

active

08073356

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus with a plate having holes is described. An image forming apparatus includes image carriers, side walls, and a plate disposed below the image carriers. The plate includes a plurality of holes along the sides of the plate near the side walls. The image carriers, the side walls, and the plate form one or more passages for air to flow during operation of a cooling fan.

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Office Action for counterpart JP Application No. 2008-083986 mailed Nov. 10, 2009.

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