Image forming apparatus with a plurality of antennas

Details Image forming apparatus with a plurality of antennas Image forming apparatus with a plurality of antennas

2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Gray, David M (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Diagnostics

Unit or part identification

C399S111000, C399S080000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07941061

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus is provided. The image forming apparatus includes: a body, to which a plurality of image forming cartridges containing developers are attachable; and a communication device which wirelessly communicates with a plurality of non-contact tags provided to the plurality of image forming cartridges, respectively. The communication device includes: a plurality of antennas which are provided correspondingly with the plurality of image forming cartridges; and a switching controller which switches signals from the plurality of antennas.

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