Abstract: In an image forming apparatus, when a first sheet discharger discharges a sheet bearing an image in a first direction from a proximal end to a distal end of the image forming apparatus, a post-processing device performs post-processing including at least one of stapling, punching, stamping, and sorting of the sheet discharged from the first sheet discharger. After a second sheet discharger discharges the processed sheet in a second direction opposite to the first direction in which the first sheet discharger discharges the sheet bearing the image, a sheet stacker stacks the sheet discharged from the second sheet discharger. A sheet conveyance path is provided between the first sheet discharger and the second sheet discharger. An opening is provided between the sheet stacker and an image reader so that the sheet discharged from the second sheet discharger can be retrieved from the sheet stacker in the second direction.

Abstract: In an image forming device comprising an image forming part forming an image on a recording sheet, a sheet ejection part provided above the image forming part and stacking the recording sheet on which the image is formed by the image forming part, and an image reading part provided above the sheet ejection part and reading an image of an original document, the sheet ejection part is provided with a cover which is capable of being opened or closed to the sheet ejection part.

Abstract: An image reading apparatus includes a housing having a bottom plate, a photoelectric conversion element configured to convert an optical signal of light reflected by an original document to an electrical signal, and a circuit board configured to implement a circuit controlling the signal sent from the photoelectric conversion element, wherein the bottom plate of the housing forms a portion thereof facing a lower end portion of the circuit board to protrude outwardly toward a downward direction of the bottom plate of the housing so that the lower end portion of the circuit board is accommodated therein or wherein the bottom plate of the housing includes an opening portion facing the lower end portion of the circuit board so that the lower end portion of the circuit board is protruded from the opening portion in a downward direction of the bottom plate of the housing.

Abstract: In an image forming device comprising an image forming part forming an image on a recording sheet, a sheet ejection part provided above the image forming part and stacking the recording sheet on which the image is formed by the image forming part, and an image reading part provided above the sheet ejection part and reading an image of an original document, the sheet ejection part is provided with a cover which is capable of being opened or closed to the sheet ejection part.

Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus provides an improved printing speed and improved convenience of use. A recording head discharges droplets of a recording liquid onto a paper so as to form an image on the paper. A belt conveyance mechanism has a belt onto which the paper is electrostatically attached. The paper attached onto the belt is conveyed in a direction perpendicular to a carding direction of the paper.

Abstract: An image sensor unit, and method, used in an image reading apparatus such as a facsimile machine, image scanner, copier machine, includes a feeding path through which a feeding document, having an imaged to be read, is passed. In the feeding path, the feeding document is passed over a contact glass through which a light from a light source illuminates an image on the feeding document. Reflected light is then detected with a detection and converted into image data. However, unless appropriate measures are taken, the integrity of the image data is subject to corruption as a result of electric noise generated from discharging of excess charge developed on the contact glass when the feeding sheet moves along side of the contact glass. The present image sensor includes a method and mechanism for passing the accumulated charge to ground, thereby avoiding the possibility of electrical discharge and associated electrical noise.

Abstract: An apparatus for dropping paper sheets at a predetermined paper-stack position when the paper sheets are ejected from a facsimile device includes a conveyor belt which carries the paper sheets, a housing, containing the conveyer belt, which is detachably installed on the facsimile device where the paper sheets are ejected from the facsimile device such that the conveyor belt extends from a paper outlet of the facsimile device to the predetermined paper-stack position, and a driving motor, driving the conveyor belt to carry the paper sheets, which starts operating about a time when the facsimile device starts a paper-ejection operation thereof and stops operating about a time when the facsimile device stops the paper-ejection operation thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for dropping paper sheets at a predetermined paper-stack position when the paper sheets are ejected from a facsimile device includes a conveyor belt which carries the paper sheets, a housing, containing the conveyer belt, which is detachably installed on the facsimile device where the paper sheets are ejected from the facsimile device such that the conveyor belt extends from a paper outlet of the facsimile device to the predetermined paper-stack position, and a driving motor, driving the conveyor belt to carry the paper sheets, which starts operating about a time when the facsimile device starts a paper-ejection operation thereof and stops operating about a time when the facsimile device stops the paper-ejection operation thereof.

Abstract: An image sensor unit, and method, used in an image reading apparatus such as a facsimile machine, image scanner, copier machine, includes a feeding path through which a feeding document, having an imaged to be read, is passed. In the feeding path, the feeding document is passed over a contact glass through which a light from a light source illuminates an image on the feeding document. Reflected light is then detected with a detection and converted into image data. However, unless appropriate measures are taken, the integrity of the image data is subject to corruption as a result of electric noise generated from discharging of excess charge developed on the contact glass when the feeding sheet moves along side of the contact glass. The present image sensor includes a method and mechanism for passing the accumulated charge to ground, thereby avoiding the possibility of electrical discharge and associated electrical noise.

Abstract: A data transmission and receiving apparatus capable of removing a stack of recording sheets that have been ejected. The apparatus includes an image recording mechanism that records an image on a recording sheet, an ejection mechanism that ejects a recording sheet recorded by the image recording mechanism, a sheet tray that accommodates the recording sheet ejected by the ejection mechanism, and a sheet conveyer that is mounted underneath the ejection mechanism and over the sheet tray. The sheet conveyer includes a pair of frames, a plurality of foot members mounted on the bottom surface of the pair of frames, and a sheet conveying mechanism held for rotation between the pair of frames. The sheet conveying mechanism includes a belt that conveys the recording sheet ejected by the ejection mechanism, a drive roller that drives the belt, and an idle roller.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus indicates completion of a scanning operation for both sides of an original document, or completion of a transmitting operation of image information data corresponding to both sides of the original document. The image forming apparatus scans both sides of the original document for obtaining the image information data. A first marker unit provides a first mark when a scanning of a front side of the original document is completed or when a transmission of image information data corresponding to the front side is completed. A second marker unit provides a second mark when a scanning of a reverse side of the original document is completed or when a transmission of image information data corresponding to the reverse side is completed.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus indicates completion of a scanning operation for both sides of an original document, or completion of a transmitting operation of image information data corresponding to both sides of the original document. The image forming apparatus scans both sides of the original document for obtaining the image information data. A first marker unit provides a first mark when a scanning of a front side of the original document is completed or when a transmission of image information data corresponding to the front side is completed. A second marker unit provides a second mark when a scanning of a reverse side of the original document is completed or when a transmission of image information data corresponding to the reverse side is completed.