Electrophotography – Document handling – Copy
Patent
1996-03-01
1997-07-15
Moses, R. L.
Electrophotography
Document handling
Copy
399397, G03G 1500
Patent
active
056492758
ABSTRACT:
Paper feeding roller, image forming means, fixing means, paper discharging means, and a sheet guide are all slanted from the vertical direction. Support means, which supports the printed sheet discharged from the paper discharging means in a state that it is slanted from the vertical direction to the inside of the image forming apparatus, is formed by the side portion of the case. The lower-edge support for supporting the lower edge of the discharged sheet is positioned at a level that is higher than the lower edge of the sheet to be fed. The slanting angle of the support means is selected to have such a value as to prevent the sheet from slipping down from the support means when the image forming apparatus is laid down.
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Moses R. L.
Seiko Epson Corporation
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