Image forming apparatus including image transfer belt...

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2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Lee, Susan (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Having particular structure

Modular or displaceable

C399S118000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07139509

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes a plurality of cartridges disposed at intervals along an image transfer belt. A plurality of image writing devices is configured to write images. A partition member separates the plurality of cartridges from the plurality of image writing devices. The partition member defines slits configured to permit optical beams from the plurality of image writing devices to pass therethrough. The image transfer belt conveys the recording medium upward.

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