Optical writing unit and an image forming apparatus...

Details Optical writing unit and an image forming apparatus... Optical writing unit and an image forming apparatus...

2006-12-15

2010-02-23

Luu, Matthew (Department: 2861)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Light or beam marking apparatus or processes

Scan of light

C359S216100

Reexamination Certificate

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07667726

ABSTRACT:
An optical writing unit, e.g., that can be included in an image forming apparatus includes a housing within which are disposed additional components of the optical writing unit including the following, a plurality of optical elements, a polygon mirror configured to deflect a laser light beam, and a collecting member configured to collect dust in the housing.

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