Image forming apparatus with an air channel that...

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2009-01-07

2010-11-30

Grainger, Quana M (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Internal machine environment

Forced air circulation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07844194

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes: an apparatus main body; a sheet feeding cassette attached to the apparatus main body so as to be pulled out to an outside; a cover that covers, with an internal space in between, a portion of the apparatus main body different from a portion where the sheet feeding cassette is attached; a handle portion formed on a front face side in a pull-out direction of the sheet feeding cassette so as to open for enabling a user to insert a fingertip therein; an air channel formed in the sheet cassette and allowing an opening of the handle portion and the internal space inside the cover to communicate with each other; and an air blower that sends outside air inside the apparatus main body by way of the opening, the air channel, and the internal space.

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