Abstract: A transfer type electrophotographic copying apparatus for high speed copying system which includes a photoconductive photoreceptor in the form of an endless belt and movably suspended by a plurality of rollers so as to provide a plurality of flat surfaces. A flat portion which is formed on the photoreceptor belt facing a transfer corona charger and which is directed approximately parallel to a path of a copy paper sheet is effective for shortening the length of the paper path and for improving transferred images, while blower means disposed in a fixing device is adapted to assist in the separation of the copied paper from the photoreceptor belt in normal copying operation, and to direct cooling air to the fixing device in case of paper jamming. Heat shielding means is disposed between the fixing device and the photoreceptor belt.

Abstract: A copy paper transporting unit is combined with a corona transfer station in a support member which is mounted for lateral withdrawal from the interior of an electrophotographic copying machine. The transporting unit is made in two sections which are separable once the support member is withdrawn from the machines to permit easy access in case of a paper jam. The transfer station has a corona-generating device held in an active position close to the photosensitive member from which it transfers toned images (or latent images) to a sheet of copy paper. The corona-generating device is movably supported on the support member so that prior to withdrawal it can be retracted from its active position to prevent damage to the photosensitive member by any jammed paper. The arrangement includes a lock member preventing withdrawal of the support member prior to retraction of the corona-generating device.