Unit opposing a fixing device in an image forming apparatus

Details Unit opposing a fixing device in an image forming apparatus Unit opposing a fixing device in an image forming apparatus

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Gray, David M (Department: 2852)

Electrophotography

Image formation

Fixing

Reexamination Certificate

active

07974564

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes: a fixing device that causes a toner image to be fixed onto a recording medium; an opposing unit that is disposed opposing the fixing device and forms a conveyance path in between the fixing device, the recording medium being conveyable on the conveyance path; a holding member for the recording medium that is disposed at the opposing unit and positioned between the recording medium conveyed on the conveyance path and the fixing device; and a withdrawal mechanism that causes the opposing unit to be withdrawn in a direction away from the fixing device.

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