Abstract: A paper folding apparatus which is used as a finisher equipment of an image forming apparatus. The paper folding apparatus can securely fold a sheet of paper, optionally change the starting position for folding a leading edge of the paper, and can produce a thin sheaf of papers even after the papers are folded, without causing the shape of the folded end section fluctuate even in the case of strong paper such as heavy paper.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus has an internal paper-eject structure to provide an easy maintenance work and an easy operation for removing jammed papers. An internal eject part is provided above an image forming part. A conveyance unit is provided between the image forming part and the internal eject part. The conveyance unit includes a transfer device that transfers the visible image onto the transfer material, a fixing device that fixes the visible image and an upward conveyance part that conveys and ejects the transfer material to the internal eject part. The transfer device, the fixation device and the upward conveyance part are incorporated into a single unit. A front-side plate frame serving as a reinforcing member is provided along a periphery of a front-side opening of the image forming part and having a protruding part extending upward along a side of the internal eject part and having an opening corresponding to an outer configuration of the conveyance unit.

Abstract: A paper folding apparatus which is used as a finisher equipment of an image forming apparatus. The paper folding apparatus can securely fold a sheet of paper, optionally change the starting position for folding a leading edge of the paper, and can produce a thin sheaf of papers even after the papers are folded, without causing the shape of the folded end section fluctuate even in the case of strong paper such as heavy paper.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus has an internal paper-eject structure to provide an easy maintenance work and an easy operation for removing jammed papers. An internal eject part is provided above an image forming part. A conveyance unit is provided between the image forming part and the internal eject part. The conveyance unit includes a transfer device that transfers the visible image onto the transfer material, a fixing device that fixes the visible image and an upward conveyance part that conveys and ejects the transfer material to the internal eject part. The transfer device, the fixation device and the upward conveyance part are incorporated into a single unit. A front-side plate frame serving as a reinforcing member is provided along a periphery of a front-side opening of the image forming part and having a protruding part extending upward along a side of the internal eject part and having an opening corresponding to an outer configuration of the conveyance unit.