Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes: a casing that includes a plurality of peripheries and a plurality of corners connecting mutually adjacent peripheries; and a first antenna and a second antenna that are attached on the casing, wherein the first antenna and the second antenna are arranged at a first corner closest to the first antenna and at a second corner closest to the second antenna, respectively, and the mutually adjacent peripheries forming the first corner and the mutually adjacent peripheries forming the second corner are mutually different.

Abstract: A printer with adhesive capabilities is presented. A printer includes one or more printing elements to image one or two sides of print media. The printer also includes an adhesive element to apply or activate adhesive material on at least one of the two sides of the print media.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a circuit portion having a connector to which an interface cable is connected, a case for accommodating the circuit portion and having a wiring route for the interface cable leading from the connector to an external space and a connection opening for exposing the wiring route, and a cover for opening or closing the connection opening.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a photoreceptor which is rotatable with respect to a body frame, an exposing member which is movable relative to the body frame, a spacing member which is provided between the exposing member and the photoreceptor to maintain a distance between the photoreceptor and the exposing member, a positioning member which makes a contact with the exposing member to position the exposing member in a direction of rotation of the photoreceptor, and a pressing member which is provided to the body frame to press the exposing member toward the photoreceptor and the positioning member. Accordingly, it is possible to position the exposing member accurately with respect to the photoreceptor, in any of the light-axis direction and the rotational direction of the photoreceptor.

Abstract: A three-dimensional printing device includes a top bracket, a side bracket, and a pivoting member. The top bracket includes a pair of sidewalls cooperatively defining a receiving space to receive an inkjet head. The side bracket includes a pair of sidewalls cooperatively defining a receiving space to receive the top bracket. The pivoting member includes a pair of sidewalls cooperatively defining a receiving space to receive an inkjet head. The pivoting member is rotatably mounted in the receiving space of the side bracket.

Abstract: A toy mailbox for children includes a storage unit and a media processing mechanism. The storage unit includes a door member for closeably opening the storage unit and an ejection slot configured on a portion of the storage unit. The media processing mechanism is coupled to the storage unit, such that the media processing mechanism is capable of dispensing a media sheet having data content printed thereon, into the storage unit through the ejection slot. Opening the storage unit enables children to access the media sheet from within the storage unit. The media processing mechanism is also capable of printing the data content on the media sheet prior to dispensing the media sheet into the storage unit.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an inkjet printhead assembly having backside electrical connections. The method comprises the steps of: (a) providing printhead integrated circuits, each having a backside recessed edge portion and connectors extending through the integrated circuit, each connector having a head connected to frontside drive circuitry and a base in the recessed edge portion; (b) positioning a connection end of a connector film in the recessed edge portion; (c) connecting each film contact to the base of a corresponding connector; and (d) attaching the backside of each printhead integrated circuit together with the connector film to an ink supply manifold so as to provide the inkjet printhead assembly having backside electrical connections.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus is described. The image forming apparatus may include a first casing and a second casing above the first casing. The second casing is provided with an upper surface including a generally horizontal surface, a lower surface extending beyond the upper surface in a generally horizontal direction and a side surface connecting an end edge of the upper surface and an end edge of the lower surface with each other over the whole area. The first casing is provided with an upper surface coming into contact with the lower surface of the second casing over the whole area and a side surface including a generally vertical surface. An inclined surface connecting the generally vertical surface of the first casing and the generally horizontal surface of the second casing with each other, is provided continuously along the first casing and the second casing.

Abstract: A holding unit turns, while holding a latent image writing unit, centered on a turning axis that is arranged on a main body of an image forming apparatus between an opening position and a closing position with respect to the main body. A positioning unit arranged on the main body positions the latent image writing unit with respect to the image carrier, when the holding unit is at the closing position. A biasing unit biases the latent image writing unit to make a contact with the positioning unit. A shock absorbing unit absorbs a shock received by the holding unit and the latent image writing unit when the holding unit is moved from the opening position to the closing position.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus having a photosensitive element, is provided with a light source for scanning light to the photosensitive element; a light blocking member disposed in a light traveling path of the light from the light source and moving between a blocking position where the light blocking member blocks the light scanned from the light source and a withdrawal position where the light blocking member is withdrawn from the blocking position; a power supply unit for supplying electric power to the light source for scanning light; a power switch unit for regulating power supply from the power supply unit; and an operating part locating the light blocking member at the blocking position and controlling the power switch unit to cut off the power supply in a predetermined exposure condition. As a result, a user is kept from being exposed to the light from a light source.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus is described. The image forming apparatus may include a first casing and a second casing above the first casing. The second casing is provided with an upper surface including a generally horizontal surface, a lower surface extending beyond the upper surface in a generally horizontal direction and a side surface connecting an end edge of the upper surface and an end edge of the lower surface with each other over the whole area. The first casing is provided with an upper surface coming into contact with the lower surface of the second casing over the whole area and a side surface including a generally vertical surface. An inclined surface connecting the generally vertical surface of the first casing and the generally horizontal surface of the second casing with each other, is provided continuously along the first casing and the second casing.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus is described. The image forming apparatus may include a casing including an image forming section, an ejecting section provided above the image forming section and an image scanning section provided above the ejecting section, formed with an ejecting port communicating with the ejecting section; and an operating section. A side surface of the casing closer to the ejecting port includes a generally vertical surface and an upper surface of the casing includes a generally horizontal surface. The casing is provided with an inclined surface inclined along a direction intersecting with the generally vertical surface and the generally horizontal surface for connecting the generally vertical surface and the generally horizontal surface with each other, and the ejecting port is formed on the inclined surface, while the operating section is arranged above the ejecting port on the inclined surface.

Abstract: A printer includes an upper unit which opens and closes about a fulcrum lying at a rear position of a lower unit, and a paper path which is opened by opening the upper unit. A sensor unit is attached to the lower unit and includes a lower sensor holder and an upper sensor holder which are disposed in opposition to each other via the paper path. The paper path can be opened by pivoting the upper sensor holder relative to the lower sensor holder. When the upper unit is closed, the upper sensor holder is also closed in accordance with a closing pivoting motion of the upper unit.

Abstract: A paper stacking unit and an image forming apparatus having the same, the paper stacking unit including: a base frame supporting a print media, a cover pivotally connected to the base frame and supporting the print media together with the base frame, and a plate connected to the cover for auxiliarily supporting the print media.

Abstract: A multifunction apparatus is provided with a printer unit having a discharge tray disposed on a top face thereof and a scanner unit disposed on the image recording unit with a space being defined between the image reading unit and the discharge tray. The scanner unit has a casing. The casing is provided in the printer unit rotatably about a rear side of the apparatus in such a fashion as to open a front side of the apparatus. The casing has a recessed part formed at a position of a bottom plate thereof and corresponding to the discharge tray. Thus, a recording sheet removal opening opened on a front side of the apparatus is formed. A reinforcing portion recessed in such a fashion as to be swollen toward an internal space of the casing is formed on the bottom plate having the recessed part.

Abstract: An indicator structure for mounting an indicator representative of desired information to the body of an apparatus, wherein the indicator is made up of a sheet marked with the information in such a manner as to be visible from the outside of the indicator and a single transparent cover covering at least the information such that the information is visible from the outside. The sheet and cover are removably mounted to the body of the apparatus.

Abstract: Multi-functional image forming devices that may include a base color laser printer comprising a front side, a back side, a top, and a bottom. The color laser printer may further include a media path, a laser printhead, and a plurality of image forming units. A scanning mechanism comprising a scan bed may be mounted on the top of the base color laser printer. In one embodiment, the media path includes a first section positioned within the base color laser printer and a second section that extends between the scanning mechanism and the top of the base color laser printer. In one embodiment, the scanning mechanism is pivotally mounted to the base color laser printer and movable to access the second section of the media path.

Abstract: A device for positioning an object in an opening of a frame in a predetermined position with respect to a plane extending in the direction of the plane of the frame (plane X-Y), wherein the object includes a first spherical segment at a first side and a second spherical segment at a second side situated opposite the first side, wherein at least one positioning means which, after placing the object, exerts a force with a component in the radial and tangential direction on the object at the first spherical segment, the tangential component reaching a minimum in the situation in which the object is situated in the predetermined position, and a recess in which the second spherical segment can be pressed by the positioning means.

Abstract: A printer that can reduce a manufacturing cost is obtained. The printer according to the invention includes a casing as a base member, a movable member and a spring. The movable member is movable with respect to the casing. The spring is located between the casing and the movable member. The casing is provided at a position opposed to the lower end of the spring with a projected portion (circular convex portion) arranged to pinch the lower end of the spring. The position of the spring with respect to the casing is fixed by the state in which the lower end of the spring is arranged radially inside the circular convex portion. The movable member is provided at a position opposed to the upper end remote from the lower end of the spring with a fixing portion (projected fixing portion) for fixing the upper end of the spring.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an imaging apparatus that includes an access door for reducing clearance space requirements.

Abstract: A flexibly supported printer includes a printer and a flexible support supporting the printer. Movement of internal components of the printer causes the printer to move by flexing the flexible support.

Abstract: A supporting structure and a Business machine utilizing the same. The business machine includes a main body, cover and supporting structure therebetween. The sleeve connected to the main body has a guiding groove with a lug portion. The connecting rod is connected to the cover and movably disposed in the sleeve. The connecting rod has a cantilever with a hook portion confined in the guiding groove. The guiding groove has a predetermined profile, such that the cover is lifted before closing, protecting the main body from accidental collision.

Abstract: The invention provides the recording apparatus, which has excellent operability of drawing and retracting the sheet discharge tray and excellent design in accommodating the sheet discharge tray and includes a sheet discharge mechanism having an advantage for miniaturization and improvement of performance of the recording apparatus. A tray accommodation portion which slidably accommodates a sheet discharge unit including a plurality of sheet discharge trays and an opening portion which is opened and closed by a cover member are provided in an exterior of the apparatus. The drawn sheet discharge tray is retained on a backside of the cover member retained at a predetermined opening angle. Stepwise grooves having difference of elevation for sliding guide protrusions provided in the sheet discharge tray unit are formed on both sides of the tray accommodation unit.

Abstract: A tray-access door device is provided that includes a body having first and second ends. Preferably, an access door is connected at or about the first end of the body and a tray is connected at or about the second end of the body. In an operational configuration, the tray at least partially covers an access opening formed between the access door and the tray. In a closed configuration, the tray at least partially covers the access opening, and the access door at least partially covers the tray.

Abstract: A recording apparatus is provided in which a space can be secured on a desk without performing a troublesome operation, and penetration of dust or foreign matter into a main body can be prevented when the apparatus is not used, and a sheet jam caused by closing of a sheet-discharge-port cover does not occur when the apparatus is used. In the apparatus, a magnet unit is provided at a sheet feeding cover covering a sheet feeding opening, and a metal member is provided at a sheet-discharge-port cover for covering a sheet discharge port. By attraction of the metal member of the sheet-discharge-port cover by the magnet unit of the sheet feeding cover, and a locked state is provided, to provide a shell structure. Linked with opening of the sheet feeding cover, the sheet-discharge-port cover is automatically opened by its own weight. A DC jack is disposed at a right side of the printer main body, and an I/F (interface) connector is disposed within a detachable side cover.

Abstract: When a cover body at a closing position is pulled up with respect to a main body, then a lock lever attached to the cover body abuts against a hook body of the main body, regulating a rattle of the cover body with respect to the main body. When a user lifts up a multi-function peripheral device by grabbing the lock lever, the lock lever comes into engagement with the hook body, thereby preventing the lock lever from opening.

Abstract: A printer eliminating an installation space on a desk or a floor. A printer (10) has a hook (30) and a housing (20). The hook (30) is provided on the housing (20) and is locked to a display panel (53) to attach the printer (10) to the display panel (53). The printer (10) can be installed by making use of a space at a rear surface of the display panel (53), and a printed sheet (5) can be discharged in the same side as the surface of a display (52). The printer thus provides easy observation to the printed sheet see and easy handling.

Abstract: The invention provides an image forming apparatus having sheet supply device, image forming device for forming an image on a sheet supplied by the sheet supply device, fixing device for fixing the image formed on the sheet, a sheet guide for guiding the movement of the sheet, and a control board bearing an element for controlling the image forming device, wherein the sheet guide positioned between the sheet supply device and the fixing device is provided substantially linearly in such a manner that the sheet moves in an inclined upward direction, and the control board is provided in a space under the sheet guide and at the bottom face of the apparatus.

Abstract: A sublimating card printing apparatus, the size of which is reduced with a simple construction while providing multiple functions. A sublimating card printing apparatus for recording predetermined information in a magnetic recording medium and/or semiconductor memory provided on a card material and printing an image based on a supplied printing signal on the card material.

Abstract: A frame structure usable in an image forming apparatus for forming an image on a recording material using a laser source, the apparatus includes a first wall; a second wall opposed to the first wall; first and second connecting members bridging between the first wall and the second wall; a scanner supporting member for supporting an optical device between the first connecting member and the second connecting member; a motor supporting member for supporting a motor between the scanner supporting member and the first wall; wherein the walls, connecting members, scanner supporting member and motor supporting member are integrally molded.

Abstract: An optical scanner includes a light source to generate a light beam, a first optical unit to give a specified optical characteristic to the light beam emitted from the light source, a scanning unit including a rotatable member to scan a scanning object by applying the light beam passed through the first optical unit while rotating the rotatable member in a specified direction and a second optical unit to lead the light beam to form an image on a specified position of the scanning object; and a housing having a bottom portion to house the optical system, an opening portion provided at the side opposite to the bottom portion, a first reference surface that is used as a reference when the bottom side is set to a first external equipment and a second reference surface that is used as a reference when the opening side is set to a second external equipment.

Abstract: In the preferred embodiment, an interlock switch is located on a first of two access doors of a printer. The second access door has an upwardly extending protuberance near its end. The switch is actuated for enabling the system by closing the second access door followed by closing the first access door. The protuberance on the second access door pushes upwardly on an arm of the switch as the first access door is closed, thus actuating the switch. This not only provides a reliable safety mechanism by insuring that the doors are properly closed, but eliminates the cost of a separate safety interlock switch for each access door.