Multi-beam scanning device and image forming apparatus using...

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2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Phan, James (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Deflection using a moving element

Using a periodically moving element

C359S212100, C347S243000, C347S245000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10756355

ABSTRACT:
A multi-beam scanning device including a multi-beam light source including plural laser diode arrays emitting plural laser beams and at least one coupling lens; a deflector configured to deflect the plural laser beams; an optical system configured to guide the deflected plural laser beams to an image forming surface; a body configured to contain the multi-beam light source, deflector and scanning optical system; and an adjustment member located between the body and the multi-beam light source and configured to adjust the beam pitch of the plural laser beams in the sub-scanning direction. An image forming apparatus including an image bearing member, the above-mentioned scanning device and an image forming device.

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