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JP2004258159A
JP2004258159A JP2003046921A JP2003046921A JP2004258159A JP 2004258159 A JP2004258159 A JP 2004258159A JP 2003046921 A JP2003046921 A JP 2003046921A JP 2003046921 A JP2003046921 A JP 2003046921A JP 2004258159 A JP2004258159 A JP 2004258159A
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Akira Yonekawa
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the occurrences of paper jamming and defective printing due to the curling, wrinkles and deflection of paper by effectively cooling the paper heated by a fixing means without separately providing an exhaust fan at a reversal mechanism part in performing printing on both sides. <P>SOLUTION: The laser printer is constituted of: a connection window 51 formed in the path of the exhaust duct 5 of a main body part 1; the exhaust duct 6 of a reversal part which is formed at a reversal mechanism part 2, whose upper end is connected with the connection window 51 and whose lower end communicates with the vicinity of the entrance side 22 of a reverse feeding path 21; and a ventilation port 7 provided on a wall surface opposed to the exhaust duct 6 of the reversal part near the entrance side 22 of the reverse feeding path 21. The connection window 51 is connected with the exhaust duct 6 of the reversal part, and air sucked from the ventilation port 7 is guided to the exhaust duct 5 of the main body part 1 from the vicinity of the entrance side 22 of the reverse feeding path 21 through the exhaust duct 6 of the reversal part and is discharged to the outside by the exhaust fan 3, so that a recording medium 12 passing through the reverse feeding path 21 is cooled. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

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【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、両面印刷ができるレーザープリンターに関し、特に両面印刷時における記録媒体である用紙などの紙詰まりなどに起因して生じる印刷不良を、簡単な構成で、かつ効率よく記録媒体を冷却することにより防止するようにしたものである。
【0002】
【従来の技術】周知の通り、この種レーザープリンターは、例えば、カセットなどから記録媒体であるカットされた用紙を給紙ローラにより給紙し、レジストローラにより、観光ドラム上のトナー像との転写タイミングを取り、用紙上にトナー像を転写、加熱ローラにより前記トナー像を用紙上に熱定着し、排出ローラにより本体部外へ排出する構成となっている。
【0003】近年、この種レーザープリンターの技術動向としては、オプションで両面印刷機能が要求され、記録媒体である用紙上にトナー像を熱定着後、更に用紙をレジストローラの前まで戻し、再度、印刷を行うものがある。
【0004】図7は、オプションとして両面印刷機能を備えたレーザープリンターを説明するための概念図である。1は本体部、2はこの本体部1に両面印刷用にオプションとして増設される反転機構部2である。先ず、図示しないカセットから給紙ローラ11により、給紙、搬送された用紙12は、レジストローラ13により、搬送タイミングを合わせ、感光ドラム14上に形成されたトナー像が転写され、加熱ローラおよび加圧ローラなどからなる定着手段15により、熱定着される。熱定着後、用紙12は、搬送切り替え手段16により両面印刷のための反転機構部2に導かれ、用紙反転後、用紙12は、裏面印刷給紙口18から再度レジストローラ13を経て、感光ドラム14上に形成されたトナー像が転写され、裏面印刷を行う。裏面定着後、用紙12は、搬送切り替え手段16、図示しない排出手段を経て、排紙トレーに排出される構成となっている。なお、図中17は用紙12を搬送する搬送路、21は反転搬送路、3は、前記本体部1の定着手段15により過熱された該雰囲気中の昇温した空気を排気するための排気ファンで、昇温した空気は点線31で示したような通風経路を経由して本体部1の外部に排出される。
【0005】ところで、上述のような構成では、用紙12に転写されたトナー像を定着するため、高温の加熱ローラを備えた定着手段15により裏面印刷を行う前の用紙12が加熱される。このため、用紙12にカールや、しわ、たわみが生じ、これに起因して紙詰まりや、印刷不良が発生する。
【0006】この対策として従来では、例えば図7に示す反転機構部2の用紙入口側22の側壁に、排気用ファン4を設け、この排気用ファン4により該反転機構部2内の用紙入口側22近傍の空気を排気し、これにより反転搬送路21を通過する用紙12を冷却していた。
【0007】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかし、このような構成によれば、用紙が加熱されることによる、カールや、しわ、たわみに起因する紙詰まりや、印刷不良を防止することはできるが、両面印刷時のみしか必要でない排気ファンを設ける必要があり、さらにその電源や配線作業が必要となり、部品点数が増加する他、コストおよび作業性の点で問題があった。
【0008】なお、排気ファンを用いないで冷却することに関し、この種プリンターの分野では、例えば転写手段の周囲を通り、この転写手段の下方空間から上方空間に向かう通風経路をダクトにより形成し、自然対流により、前記転写手段を冷却するという技術がある(例えば、特許文献1参照)。
【0009】
【特許文献1】
特開平10−97168号公報
【0010】しかしながら、上述した特許文献1記載の技術は、前記転写手段を冷却するものであり、その後に加熱された用紙を冷却することに適用されるものではないため、両面印刷時に発生する上述した問題の解決手段とはなり得ない。
【0011】本発明は、上述した問題を解決するためになされたものであり、反転機構部に別途排気ファンを設けることなく、両面印刷時に、定着手段により加熱された用紙を、反転機構部において効果的に冷却し、用紙のカールや、しわ、たわみに起因する紙詰まりや、印刷不良を防止するようにしたレーザープリンターを提供することを目的とする。
【0012】
【課題を解決するための手段】かかる目的を達成するため、請求項1記載の発明では、記録媒体の搬送路と、この搬送路に配置され感光ドラム上にトナー像を担持し、このトナー像を前記記録媒体に転写させるための転写手段と、この転写手段を通過した記録媒体に転写されたトナー像を定着するための定着手段と、この定着手段を冷却するためその近傍の雰囲気を排気する排気ダクトと、この排気ダクト内を排気する排気ファンとを備えた本体部と、この本体部の搬送路に結合され、両面印刷時に前記記録媒体の印字面を反転させる反転手段と反転搬送路とを備えた反転機構部とからなるレーザープリンターにおいて、前記本体部の排気ダクトの経路中に形成され、常時はバネ力により閉塞される蓋を備えた連結窓と、前記反転機構部に形成され、その上端が前記連結窓に連結され、下端が反転搬送路の入口側近傍に連通する反転部排気ダクトと、反転搬送路の入口側近傍の前記反転部排気ダクトと相対する壁面に設けられた通気口とから成り、前記連結窓に反転部排気ダクトを連結したとき、前記反転部排気ダクトに設けられた連結部によりバネ力に抗して蓋を開き、前記通気口から吸入された空気を、反転搬送路の入口側近傍から反転部排気ダクトを経由して本体部の排気ダクトに導き、排気ファンにより外部に排気して反転搬送路を通過する記録媒体を冷却する。
【0013】請求項1記載の発明の構成によれば、両面印刷時には、通気口から吸引された空気が、反転機構部の反転搬送路の入口側近傍から反転部排気ダクトを経由して本体部の排気ダクトに導かれ、排気ファンにより外部に排気されるので、裏面印刷のために前記反転搬送路の入口側から搬送されてきた高温の記録媒体は、通気口から吸引された空気により速やかに冷却され、記録媒体にカールや、しわ、たわみなどが生じない。従って、これに起因する紙詰まりや、印刷不良を防止することができる他、本体部側の排気ファンを兼用しているので、別途排気ファンなどの追加部品を必要としないとともに、配線などの追加作業も必要でなく、極めて安価となる。しかも、連結窓は、蓋により常時は閉塞されているので、反転機構部が結合されない状態、すなわち片面印刷用として使用されても、前記連結窓を介して外部から空気が流入するのが防止でき、定着手段近傍の通風経路に悪影響を与えず、効果的に定着手段近傍の排気を行うことができるとともに、定着手段に外部から塵埃などが侵入するのを防止することができる。
【0014】請求項2記載の発明では、記録媒体の搬送路と、この搬送路に配置され感光ドラム上にトナー像を担持し、このトナー像を前記記録媒体に転写させるための転写手段と、この転写手段を通過した記録媒体に転写されたトナー像を定着するための定着手段と、この定着手段を冷却するためその近傍の雰囲気を排気する排気ダクトと、この排気ダクト内を排気する排気ファンとを備えた本体部と、この本体部の搬送路に結合され、両面印刷時に前記記録媒体の印字面を反転させる反転手段と反転搬送路とを備えた反転機構部とからなるレーザープリンターにおいて、両面印刷時、本体部の排気ファンにより反転機構部の反転搬送路近傍の空気を外部に排気して反転搬送路を通過する記録媒体を冷却用に兼用する。
【0015】請求項2記載の発明の構成によれば、両面印刷時には、反転機構部の反転搬送路の入口側近傍の空気は、本体部側の排気ファンにより外部に排気されるので、裏面印刷のために前記反転搬送路の入口側から搬送されてきた高温の記録媒体は、該部を通過する空気により速やかに冷却され、記録媒体にカールや、しわ、たわみなどが生じない。従って、これに起因する紙詰まりや、印刷不良を防止することができる他、本体部側の排気ファンを兼用しているので、別途排気ファンなどの追加部品を必要としないとともに、配線などの追加作業も必要でなく、極めて安価となる。
【0016】請求項3記載の発明では、記録媒体の搬送路と、この搬送路に配置され感光ドラム上にトナー像を担持し、このトナー像を前記記録媒体に転写させるための転写手段と、この転写手段を通過した記録媒体に転写されたトナー像を定着するための定着手段と、この定着手段を冷却するためその近傍の雰囲気を排気する排気ダクトと、この排気ダクト内を排気する排気ファンとを備えた本体部と、この本体部の搬送路に結合され、両面印刷時に前記記録媒体の印字面を反転させる反転手段と反転搬送路とを備えた反転機構部とからなるレーザープリンターにおいて、前記本体部の排気ダクトの経路中に形成された連結窓と、前記反転機構部に形成され、その上端が前記連結窓に連結され、下端が反転搬送路の入口側近傍に連通する反転部排気ダクトと、反転搬送路の入口側近傍の前記反転部排気ダクトと相対する壁面に設けられた通気口とから成り、前記連結窓に反転部排気ダクトを連結したとき、前記通気口から吸入された空気を、反転搬送路の入口側近傍から反転部排気ダクトを経由して本体部の排気ダクトに導き、排気ファンにより外部に排気して反転搬送路を通過する記録媒体を冷却する。
【0017】請求項3記載の発明の構成によれば、両面印刷時には、通気口から吸引された空気が、反転機構部の反転搬送路の入口側近傍から反転部排気ダクトを経由して本体部の排気ダクトに導かれ、排気ファンにより外部に排気されるので、裏面印刷のために前記反転搬送路の入口側から搬送されてきた高温の記録媒体は、通気口から吸引された空気により速やかに冷却され、記録媒体にカールや、しわ、たわみなどが生じない。従って、これに起因する紙詰まりや、印刷不良を防止することができる他、本体部側の排気ファンを兼用しているので、別途排気ファンなどの追加部品を必要としないとともに、配線などの追加作業も必要でなく、極めて安価となる。
【0018】請求項4記載の発明では、前記連結窓に常時はバネ力により閉塞される蓋を設け、前記連結窓に反転部排気ダクトを連結したとき、前記反転部排気ダクトに設けられた連結部によりバネ力に抗して蓋を開くように形成する。
【0019】請求項4記載の発明の構成によれば、連結窓は、蓋により常時は閉塞されているので、反転機構部が結合されない状態、すなわち片面印刷用として使用されても、前記連結窓を介して外部から空気が流入するのが防止でき、定着手段近傍の通風経路に悪影響を与えず、効果的に定着手段近傍の排気を行うことができるとともに、定着手段に外部から塵埃などが侵入するのを防止することができ都合がよい。
【0020】請求項5記載の発明では、前記連結部がダクト状に形成され、その上面に通気孔が設ける。
【0021】請求項5記載の発明の構成によれば、ダクト状の連結部を連結窓に挿入すれば、蓋を開くことができ、しかも連結部では通気孔を介して排気経路を成形することができ都合がよい。
【0022】請求項6記載の発明では、前記連結部を反転部排気ダクトの下端面を延長して舌片状に形成する。
【0023】請求項5記載の発明の構成によれば、反転部排気ダクトの下端面を延長した舌片状ダクト状からなる連結部を連結窓に挿入すれば、蓋を開くことができ、しかも殊更通気孔を形成することなく排気経路を成形することができ都合がよい。
【0024】
【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明の一実施の形態を図1乃至図4に基づき説明する。なお、図1乃至図4において図7と同じ符号を付した部分は略同一のものを示す。
【0025】図1は、本発明の一実施の形態によるオプションとして両面印刷機能を備えたレーザープリンターの概念図、図2は、図1に示すレーザープリンターの概略斜視図、図3は、図1に示すレーザープリンターの概略平面図、図4は、本体部の連結窓と反転機構部の反転部ダクトとの連結部分を示す概略断面側面図である。
【0026】このレーザープリンターは、本体部1の定着手段15近傍の雰囲気を排気する排気ダクト5の経路中の背面側壁に連結窓51が形成されている。また、反転機構部2には、その上端が前記連結窓51に連結されるダクト状の連結部61有し、下端が反転搬送路21の入口側22近傍に連通する反転部排気ダクト6が設けられるとともに、反転搬送路21の入口側22近傍の前記反転部排気ダクト6と相対する壁面に通気口7が形成されている。
【0027】次に、以上のような実施の形態において、両面印刷を行う場合について説明する。先ず、本体部1に反転機構部2を結合する際、前記連結窓51にダクト状の連結部61を挿入して排気ダクト5に反転部排気ダクト6を連結する。そして、図示しないカセットから給紙ローラ11により、給紙、搬送された用紙12は、レジストローラ13により、搬送タイミングを合わせ、感光ドラム14上に形成されたトナー像が転写され、加熱ローラおよび加圧ローラなどからなる定着手段15により、熱定着される。熱定着後、用紙12は、搬送切り替え手段16により両面印刷のための反転機構部2に導かれる。このとき通気口7からは、外気の空気32が吸引され、点線矢印で示すように反転搬送路21の入口側22近傍から反転部排気ダクト6を経由して本体部1の排気ダクト5に導かれ、排気ファン3によって排気されているので、裏面印刷のために前記反転搬送路21の入口側22から搬送されてきた高温の記録媒体12は、通気口7から吸引された外部の空気32により速やかに冷却される。該反転機構部2において、冷却および用紙反転後、用紙12は、裏面印刷のために、裏面印刷給紙口18から再度レジストローラ13を経て、感光ドラム14上に形成されたトナー像が転写され、裏面印刷が行われる。その後、裏面定着後、用紙12は、搬送切り替え手段16、図示しない排出手段などを経て、排紙トレーに排出されて両面印刷が行われる。
【0028】以上のような実施の形態では、裏面印刷のために前記反転搬送路21の入口側22から搬送されてきた高温の記録媒体12は、通気口7から吸引された外部の空気32により速やかに冷却されるので、記録媒体12にカールや、しわ、たわみなどが生じない。従って、これに起因する紙詰まりや、印刷不良を防止することができる他、吸気口7からの吸引に、本体部1側の排気ファン3を兼用しているので、別途排気ファンなどの追加部品を必要としないとともに、配線などの追加作業も必要でなく、極めて安価となる。
【0029】次に、図5に示す本発明の他の実施の形態について説明する。なお、同図において図1乃至図4と同じ符号を付した部分は略同一のものを示す。以下相違点を中心に説明する。
【0030】図5は、本体部の連結窓と反転機構部の反転部ダクトとの連結部分を示す概略断面側面図である。
【0031】この形態では、排気ダクト5の経路中の背面側壁に形成された連結窓51に常時はバネ52のバネ力により閉塞される蓋53を設け、この蓋53が前記バネ52のバネ力により連結窓51から外部側に開かないように蓋53および連結窓51の上部側窓枠部分にそれぞれ互いに勘合する段部54が形成されている。また、前記連結窓51に連結されるダクト状の連結部61の上面に通気孔62が形成されている。このダクト状の連結部61を挿入することにより、前記蓋53の開閉を行うとともに、通気口62を介して排気経路を成形している。
【0032】この構成によれば、前述した形態のものと同様の作用効果を奏する他、連結窓51は、蓋53により常時は閉塞されているので、反転機構部2が結合されない状態、すなわち、片面印刷用として使用しても、前記連結窓51を介して外部から空気が流入するのが防止でき、定着手段15近傍の通風経路31に悪影響を与えず、効果的に定着手段15近傍の排気を行うことができるとともに、定着手段15に外部から塵埃などの侵入が防止できるので、これに起因する印刷不良などが発生しない。更には、本体部1を片面印刷用と両面印刷とに区別して製作する必要がなく、高価な成形用金型などの標準化を図ることができ都合がよい。
【0033】次に、図6に示す本発明の更に他の実施の形態について説明する。なお、同図において図1乃至図5と同じ符号を付した部分は略同一のものを示す。以下相違点を中心に説明する。
【0034】図6は、本体部の連結窓と反転機構部の反転部ダクトとの連結部分を示す概略断面側面図である。
【0035】図5の形態では、連結窓51に連結されるダクト状の連結部61の上面に通気孔62を形成したが、この形態では、前記連結部61を反転部排気ダクト6の下端面を延長して舌片状に形成したものである。
【0036】この構成によれば、前述のものと同様の作用効果を奏する他、反転部排気ダクト6の下端面を延長した舌片状ダクトからなる連結部61を連結窓51に挿入すれば、蓋53を開くことができ、しかも前述した形態のように殊更通気孔62を形成することなく排気経路を成形することができ都合がよい。
【0037】なお、上述した各実施の形態は、本発明の好適な実施の形態の例であるが、これに限定されるものではなく、本発明の要旨を逸脱しない範囲において、種々変形実施可能である。例えば、排気ファンの排気能力を両面印刷時には回転速度を早くするように制御し、片面印刷時の省電力化を図るようにしても良いのは勿論である。
【0038】
【発明の効果】以上説明したように、請求項1記載の発明では、両面印刷時には、通気口から吸引された空気が、反転機構部の反転搬送路の入口側近傍から反転部排気ダクトを経由して本体部の排気ダクトに導かれ、排気ファンにより外部に排気されるので、裏面印刷のために前記反転搬送路の入口側から搬送されてきた高温の記録媒体は、通気口から吸引された空気により速やかに冷却され、記録媒体にカールや、しわ、たわみなどが生じない。従って、これに起因する紙詰まりや、印刷不良を防止することができる他、本体部側の排気ファンを兼用しているので、別途排気ファンなどの追加部品を必要としないとともに、配線などの追加作業も必要でなく、極めて安価となる。しかも、連結窓は、蓋により常時は閉塞されているので、反転機構部が結合されない状態で使用されても、前記連結窓を介して外部から空気が流入するのが防止でき、定着手段近傍の通風経路に悪影響を与えず、効果的に定着手段近傍の排気を行うことができるとともに、定着手段に外部から塵埃などの侵入を防止することができる。
【0039】また、請求項2記載の発明では、両面印刷時には、反転機構部の反転搬送路の入口側近傍の空気は、本体部側の排気ファンにより外部に排気されるので、裏面印刷のために前記反転搬送路の入口側から搬送されてきた高温の記録媒体は、該部を通過する空気により速やかに冷却され、記録媒体にカールや、しわ、たわみなどが生じない。従って、これに起因する紙詰まりや、印刷不良を防止することができる他、本体部側の排気ファンを兼用しているので、別途排気ファンなどの追加部品を必要としないとともに、配線などの追加作業も必要でなく、極めて安価となる。
【0040】また、請求項3記載の発明では、両面印刷時には、通気口から吸引された空気が、反転機構部の反転搬送路の入口側近傍から反転部排気ダクトを経由して本体部の排気ダクトに導かれ、排気ファンにより外部に排気されるので、裏面印刷のために前記反転搬送路の入口側から搬送されてきた高温の記録媒体は、通気口から吸引された空気により速やかに冷却され、記録媒体にカールや、しわ、たわみなどが生じない。従って、これに起因する紙詰まりや、印刷不良を防止することができる他、本体部側の排気ファンを兼用しているので、別途排気ファンなどの追加部品を必要としないとともに、配線などの追加作業も必要でなく、極めて安価となる。
【0041】また、請求項4記載の発明では、連結窓は、蓋により常時は閉塞されているので、反転機構部が結合されない状態で使用されても、前記連結窓を介して外部から空気が流入するのが防止でき、定着手段近傍の通風経路に悪影響を与えず、効果的に定着手段近傍の排気を行うことができるとともに、定着手段に外部から塵埃などの侵入を防止することができ都合がよい。
【0042】また、請求項5記載の発明では、ダクト状の連結部を連結窓に挿入すれば、蓋を開くことができ、しかも連結部では通気孔を介して排気経路を成形することができ都合がよい。
【0043】更に、請求項6記載の発明では、反転部排気ダクトの下端面を延長した舌片状ダクト状からなる連結部を連結窓に挿入すれば、蓋を開くことができ、しかも殊更通気孔を形成することなく排気経路を成形することができ都合がよい。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】本発明の一実施の形態によるオプションとして両面印刷機能を備えたレーザープリンターの概念図である。
【図2】図1に示すレーザープリンターの概略斜視図である。
【図3】図1に示すレーザープリンターの概略平面図である。
【図4】本体部の連結窓と反転機構部の反転部ダクトとの連結部分を示す概略断面側面図である。
【図5】本発明の他の実施の形態による本体部の連結窓と反転機構部の反転部ダクトとの連結部分を示す概略断面側面図である。
【図6】本発明の更に他の実施の形態による本体部の連結窓と反転機構部の反転部ダクトとの連結部分を示す概略断面側面図である。
【図7】オプションとして両面印刷機能を備えたレーザープリンターを説明するための概念図である。
【符号の説明】
1 本体部
11 給紙ローラ
12 記録媒体(用紙)
14 感光ドラム
15 定着手段
16 搬送切り替え手段
17 搬送路
2 反転機構部
21 反転搬送路
22 入口側
3 排気ファン
5 排気ダクト
51 連結窓
52 バネ
53 蓋
54 段部
6 反転部ダクト
61 連結部
62 通気口
[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a laser printer capable of performing double-sided printing, and more particularly, to a laser printer capable of efficiently performing printing defects caused by a paper jam or the like in a double-sided printing due to a paper jam. This is prevented by cooling the recording medium.
[0002]
2. Description of the Related Art As is well known, a laser printer of this type feeds a cut sheet as a recording medium from a cassette or the like by a feed roller, and transfers the cut sheet to a toner image on a sightseeing drum by a registration roller. The timing is such that the toner image is transferred onto the paper, the toner image is thermally fixed on the paper by a heating roller, and the toner image is discharged out of the main body by a discharge roller.
In recent years, as a technical trend of this type of laser printer, a double-sided printing function is required as an option, and after a toner image is thermally fixed on a recording medium sheet, the sheet is returned to a position in front of a registration roller. Some perform printing.
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a laser printer having a double-sided printing function as an option. Reference numeral 1 denotes a main body, and 2 denotes a reversing mechanism 2 which is added to the main body 1 as an option for double-sided printing. First, the toner image formed on the photosensitive drum 14 is transferred to the paper 12 fed and transported from a cassette (not shown) by the paper feed roller 11 by the registration roller 13 at the transport timing. The image is thermally fixed by a fixing unit 15 including a pressure roller or the like. After the heat fixing, the paper 12 is guided to the reversing mechanism unit 2 for double-sided printing by the conveyance switching unit 16. After the paper is reversed, the paper 12 passes through the registration roller 13 again from the back side printing paper feed port 18, The toner image formed on the surface 14 is transferred, and backside printing is performed. After the back side is fixed, the sheet 12 is discharged to a sheet discharge tray via a transfer switching unit 16 and a discharge unit (not shown). In the drawing, reference numeral 17 denotes a transport path for transporting the paper 12, 21 denotes a reverse transport path, and 3 denotes an exhaust fan for exhausting the heated air in the atmosphere overheated by the fixing means 15 of the main body 1. Then, the heated air is discharged to the outside of the main body 1 via the ventilation path shown by the dotted line 31.
By the way, in the above configuration, in order to fix the toner image transferred to the sheet 12, the sheet 12 before the back side printing is heated by the fixing means 15 having a high-temperature heating roller. For this reason, the paper 12 is curled, wrinkled, or bent, and as a result, a paper jam or a printing failure occurs.
Conventionally, as a countermeasure, an exhaust fan 4 is provided, for example, on the side wall of the sheet inlet side 22 of the reversing mechanism 2 shown in FIG. The air near 22 is exhausted, thereby cooling the sheet 12 passing through the reverse conveyance path 21.
[0007]
However, according to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a paper jam caused by curling, wrinkling, and bending due to heating of the paper, and a printing failure. It is necessary to provide an exhaust fan which is required only for double-sided printing, and furthermore, its power supply and wiring work are required, which increases the number of parts and causes problems in cost and workability.
Regarding cooling without using an exhaust fan, in the field of this type of printer, for example, a duct is formed around the transfer means and a ventilation path from the space below the transfer means to the space above the transfer means is formed by a duct. There is a technique of cooling the transfer unit by natural convection (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0009]
[Patent Document 1]
However, the technique described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-97168 is for cooling the transfer unit, and is not applied to cooling the heated paper thereafter. However, it cannot be a solution to the above-described problem that occurs during double-sided printing.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem, and a sheet heated by a fixing unit is supplied to a reversing mechanism during double-sided printing without providing a separate exhaust fan in the reversing mechanism. An object of the present invention is to provide a laser printer which is effectively cooled to prevent paper jams and printing defects caused by curling, wrinkling and bending of paper.
[0012]
In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a toner image is carried on a photosensitive drum disposed on a transport path of a recording medium, and the toner image is disposed on the transport path. For transferring the toner image onto the recording medium, fixing means for fixing the toner image transferred to the recording medium passing through the transfer means, and exhausting the atmosphere in the vicinity to cool the fixing means. An exhaust duct, a main body including an exhaust fan for exhausting the inside of the exhaust duct, and a reversing means and a reversing transport path coupled to a transport path of the main body section and for reversing a printing surface of the recording medium during duplex printing. A connection window having a lid formed in a path of the exhaust duct of the main body and normally closed by a spring force, and a laser printer comprising a reversing mechanism section having a reversing mechanism section. An upper end thereof is connected to the connection window, and a lower end thereof is provided on a wall opposed to the reversing section exhaust duct near the entrance side of the reversing conveyance path and a reversing section exhaust duct near the entrance side of the reversing conveyance path. When the reversing portion exhaust duct is connected to the connection window, the lid is opened against the spring force by the connecting portion provided in the reversing portion exhaust duct, and the air sucked from the vent hole is opened. From the vicinity of the entrance side of the reversing conveyance path to the exhaust duct of the main body via the reversing section exhaust duct, and the air is exhausted to the outside by an exhaust fan to cool the recording medium passing through the reversing conveyance path.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, at the time of double-sided printing, the air sucked from the ventilation port flows from the vicinity of the inlet side of the reversing conveyance path of the reversing mechanism through the reversing part exhaust duct. High temperature recording medium conveyed from the inlet side of the reversing conveyance path for the back side printing is promptly discharged by the air sucked from the air vent. The recording medium is cooled, and curling, wrinkling, bending, and the like do not occur. Therefore, paper jams and printing defects due to this can be prevented, and since the exhaust fan on the main body is also used, additional components such as an exhaust fan are not separately required, and additional wiring and the like are not required. No work is required and the cost is extremely low. Moreover, since the connection window is always closed by the lid, air can be prevented from flowing in from the outside through the connection window even when the reversing mechanism is not connected, that is, when used for single-sided printing. In addition, it is possible to effectively exhaust air in the vicinity of the fixing unit without adversely affecting the ventilation path in the vicinity of the fixing unit, and to prevent dust and the like from entering the fixing unit from the outside.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a conveyance path for a recording medium, a transfer means arranged on the conveyance path for carrying a toner image on a photosensitive drum, and transferring the toner image to the recording medium; Fixing means for fixing the toner image transferred to the recording medium passing through the transfer means, an exhaust duct for exhausting an atmosphere near the fixing means to cool the fixing means, and an exhaust fan for exhausting the inside of the exhaust duct A laser printer comprising a reversing mechanism and a reversing unit and a reversing conveyance path coupled to a conveyance path of the main body and a reversing means for reversing a printing surface of the recording medium during double-sided printing. During double-sided printing, the air near the reversing transport path of the reversing mechanism is exhausted to the outside by the exhaust fan of the main body, and the recording medium passing through the reversing transport path is also used for cooling.
According to the configuration of the second aspect of the present invention, at the time of double-sided printing, the air near the inlet side of the reversing mechanism of the reversing mechanism is exhausted to the outside by the exhaust fan on the main body side, so that the back side printing is performed. Therefore, the high-temperature recording medium conveyed from the entrance side of the reversing conveyance path is rapidly cooled by the air passing through the section, and the recording medium does not curl, wrinkle, or bend. Therefore, paper jams and printing defects due to this can be prevented, and since the exhaust fan on the main body is also used, additional components such as an exhaust fan are not separately required, and additional wiring and the like are not required. No work is required and the cost is extremely low.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a conveyance path for a recording medium, a transfer means for carrying the toner image on a photosensitive drum disposed in the conveyance path, and transferring the toner image to the recording medium. Fixing means for fixing the toner image transferred to the recording medium passing through the transfer means, an exhaust duct for exhausting an atmosphere near the fixing means to cool the fixing means, and an exhaust fan for exhausting the inside of the exhaust duct A laser printer comprising a reversing mechanism and a reversing unit and a reversing conveyance path coupled to a conveyance path of the main body and a reversing means for reversing a printing surface of the recording medium during double-sided printing. A connecting window formed in the path of the exhaust duct of the main body, and a connecting window formed in the reversing mechanism, the upper end of which is connected to the connecting window, and the lower end of which communicates near the inlet side of the reversing conveyance path. And a ventilation port provided on a wall surface facing the reversing section exhaust duct near the entrance side of the reversing conveyance path, and when the reversing section exhaust duct is connected to the connection window, suction is performed from the ventilation port. The discharged air is guided from the vicinity of the inlet side of the reversing transport path to the exhaust duct of the main body via the reversing section exhaust duct, and is exhausted to the outside by an exhaust fan to cool the recording medium passing through the reversing transport path.
According to the third aspect of the present invention, at the time of double-sided printing, the air sucked from the ventilation port flows from the vicinity of the inlet side of the reversing transport path of the reversing mechanism via the reversing section exhaust duct. High temperature recording medium conveyed from the inlet side of the reversing conveyance path for the back side printing is promptly discharged by the air sucked from the air vent. The recording medium is cooled, and curling, wrinkling, bending, and the like do not occur. Therefore, paper jams and printing defects due to this can be prevented, and since the exhaust fan on the main body is also used, additional components such as an exhaust fan are not separately required, and additional wiring and the like are not required. No work is required and the cost is extremely low.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the connection window is provided with a lid which is normally closed by a spring force, and when the reverse window exhaust duct is connected to the connection window, the connection provided on the reverse window exhaust duct is provided. The part is formed so as to open the lid against the spring force.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the connecting window is always closed by the lid, the connecting window is not connected to the reversing mechanism, that is, even if the connecting window is used for single-sided printing. Air can be prevented from flowing in from outside through the fixing means, and the ventilation path near the fixing means is not adversely affected, the exhaust near the fixing means can be effectively exhausted, and dust and the like enter the fixing means from the outside. Can be prevented, which is convenient.
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the connecting portion is formed in a duct shape, and a ventilation hole is provided on an upper surface thereof.
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the lid can be opened by inserting the duct-like connecting portion into the connecting window, and the connecting portion forms an exhaust path through the ventilation hole. It is convenient.
In the invention according to claim 6, the connecting portion is formed in a tongue shape by extending the lower end surface of the reversing portion exhaust duct.
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the lid can be opened by inserting the tongue-shaped duct-like connecting portion extending from the lower end surface of the reversing portion exhaust duct into the connecting window. The exhaust path can be formed without forming any additional ventilation holes, which is convenient.
[0024]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In FIGS. 1 to 4, the same reference numerals as in FIG. 7 denote substantially the same parts.
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a laser printer having an optional double-sided printing function according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the laser printer shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional side view showing a connection portion between a connection window of a main body and a reversing portion duct of a reversing mechanism.
In this laser printer, a connection window 51 is formed on the back side wall in the path of the exhaust duct 5 for exhausting the atmosphere near the fixing means 15 of the main body 1. The reversing mechanism 2 has a reversing portion exhaust duct 6 whose upper end has a duct-like connecting portion 61 connected to the connecting window 51 and whose lower end communicates with the vicinity of the inlet side 22 of the reversing conveyance path 21. In addition, a ventilation port 7 is formed in a wall surface of the reverse conveyance path 21 near the inlet side 22 facing the reverse section exhaust duct 6.
Next, a case where double-sided printing is performed in the above embodiment will be described. First, when connecting the reversing mechanism 2 to the main body 1, the duct-shaped connecting portion 61 is inserted into the connecting window 51 to connect the reversing portion exhaust duct 6 to the exhaust duct 5. The paper 12 fed and transported from a cassette (not shown) by a paper feed roller 11 is transported by a registration roller 13 so that the toner image formed on the photosensitive drum 14 is transferred to the heating roller and the heating roller. The image is thermally fixed by a fixing unit 15 including a pressure roller or the like. After the heat fixing, the paper 12 is guided to the reversing mechanism 2 for double-sided printing by the transport switching unit 16. At this time, the outside air 32 is sucked from the vent 7 and is guided from the vicinity of the inlet side 22 of the reversing conveyance path 21 to the exhaust duct 5 of the main body 1 via the reversing part exhaust duct 6 as shown by the dotted arrow. Since the air is exhausted by the exhaust fan 3, the high-temperature recording medium 12 transported from the inlet side 22 of the reverse transport path 21 for the reverse side printing is formed by the external air 32 sucked from the vent 7. Cools quickly. In the reversing mechanism 2, after cooling and reversing the paper, the toner image formed on the photosensitive drum 14 is transferred to the paper 12 from the back print feed port 18 again through the registration roller 13 for back printing. Then, the back side printing is performed. Thereafter, after the back side is fixed, the sheet 12 is discharged to a sheet discharge tray via a transfer switching unit 16 and a discharge unit (not shown), and double-sided printing is performed.
In the embodiment described above, the high-temperature recording medium 12 conveyed from the inlet side 22 of the reverse conveying path 21 for the reverse side printing is formed by the external air 32 sucked from the ventilation port 7. Since the recording medium 12 is quickly cooled, curling, wrinkling, bending, and the like do not occur in the recording medium 12. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent paper jams and printing defects caused by this, and to use the exhaust fan 3 on the main body 1 side for suction from the intake port 7, so that additional components such as an exhaust fan are separately provided. And no additional work such as wiring is required, and the cost is extremely low.
Next, another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 5 will be described. Note that, in the figure, portions denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIGS. 1 to 4 indicate substantially the same portions. The following description focuses on the differences.
FIG. 5 is a schematic sectional side view showing a connecting portion between the connecting window of the main body and the reversing portion duct of the reversing mechanism.
In this embodiment, a connecting window 51 formed on the rear side wall in the path of the exhaust duct 5 is provided with a cover 53 which is normally closed by the spring force of the spring 52. Steps 54 are formed in the lid 53 and the upper window frame portion of the connection window 51 so as not to open from the connection window 51 to the outside. A ventilation hole 62 is formed on the upper surface of a duct-like connecting portion 61 connected to the connecting window 51. By inserting the duct-shaped connecting portion 61, the lid 53 is opened and closed, and an exhaust path is formed through the vent 62.
According to this configuration, in addition to the same operation and effect as those of the above-described embodiment, the connecting window 51 is always closed by the lid 53, so that the reversing mechanism 2 is not connected, that is, Even when used for one-sided printing, air can be prevented from flowing in from the outside through the connection window 51, and the ventilation path 31 near the fixing unit 15 is not adversely affected. In addition, since dust and the like can be prevented from entering the fixing unit 15 from the outside, defective printing or the like due to this can be prevented. Further, it is not necessary to manufacture the main body 1 separately for single-sided printing and double-sided printing, and it is possible to standardize expensive molding dies and the like, which is convenient.
Next, still another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 6 will be described. In this figure, the parts denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIGS. 1 to 5 indicate substantially the same parts. The following description focuses on the differences.
FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional side view showing a connecting portion between the connecting window of the main body and the reversing portion duct of the reversing mechanism.
In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the ventilation hole 62 is formed on the upper surface of the duct-like connecting portion 61 connected to the connecting window 51. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 61 is formed at the lower end surface of the reversing portion exhaust duct 6. Is extended to form a tongue piece.
According to this configuration, the same operation and effect as those described above can be obtained. In addition, if the connecting portion 61 composed of a tongue-shaped duct extending the lower end surface of the reversing portion exhaust duct 6 is inserted into the connecting window 51, The lid 53 can be opened, and the exhaust path can be formed without forming the ventilation hole 62 as in the above-described embodiment, which is convenient.
Each of the above embodiments is an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is. For example, the exhaust capacity of the exhaust fan may be controlled so as to increase the rotation speed during double-sided printing to save power during single-sided printing.
[0038]
As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, at the time of double-sided printing, the air sucked from the ventilation port passes through the reversing section exhaust duct from near the entrance side of the reversing mechanism path. Then, it is guided to the exhaust duct of the main body, and is exhausted to the outside by the exhaust fan, so that the high-temperature recording medium transported from the inlet side of the reverse transport path for the reverse side printing is sucked from the vent. It is quickly cooled by air, and does not cause curling, wrinkling, or bending of the recording medium. Therefore, paper jams and printing defects due to this can be prevented, and since the exhaust fan on the main body is also used, additional components such as an exhaust fan are not separately required, and additional wiring and the like are not required. No work is required and the cost is extremely low. In addition, since the connection window is always closed by the lid, even when used in a state where the reversing mechanism is not connected, air can be prevented from flowing in from the outside through the connection window, and the vicinity of the fixing means can be prevented. It is possible to effectively exhaust the air in the vicinity of the fixing unit without adversely affecting the ventilation path, and to prevent dust and the like from entering the fixing unit from the outside.
According to the second aspect of the present invention, at the time of double-sided printing, the air near the entrance side of the reversing mechanism in the reversing mechanism is exhausted to the outside by the exhaust fan on the main body side. The high-temperature recording medium conveyed from the entrance side of the reversing conveyance path is rapidly cooled by the air passing through the section, and the recording medium does not curl, wrinkle, or bend. Therefore, paper jams and printing defects due to this can be prevented, and since the exhaust fan on the main body is also used, additional components such as an exhaust fan are not separately required, and additional wiring and the like are not required. No work is required and the cost is extremely low.
According to the third aspect of the invention, at the time of double-sided printing, the air sucked from the ventilation port is exhausted from the vicinity of the entrance side of the reversing transport path of the reversing mechanism via the reversing section exhaust duct to the main body. Since it is guided to the duct and exhausted to the outside by the exhaust fan, the high-temperature recording medium conveyed from the inlet side of the reverse conveying path for backside printing is quickly cooled by the air sucked from the vent. In addition, curling, wrinkling, bending and the like do not occur on the recording medium. Therefore, paper jams and printing defects due to this can be prevented, and since the exhaust fan on the main body is also used, additional components such as an exhaust fan are not separately required, and additional wiring and the like are not required. No work is required and the cost is extremely low.
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the connecting window is always closed by the lid, even if the connecting mechanism is used in a state where the reversing mechanism is not connected, air from the outside is provided through the connecting window. Inflow can be prevented, and the ventilation path near the fixing unit is not adversely affected, the exhaust near the fixing unit can be effectively performed, and intrusion of dust and the like from the outside into the fixing unit can be prevented. Is good.
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the duct-shaped connecting portion is inserted into the connecting window, the lid can be opened, and the connecting portion can form an exhaust path through a ventilation hole. convenient.
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the lid can be opened by inserting a tongue-shaped duct-like connecting portion extending from the lower end surface of the reversing portion exhaust duct into the connecting window so that the lid can be opened. The exhaust path can be formed without forming pores, which is convenient.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a laser printer having a double-sided printing function as an option according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the laser printer shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of the laser printer shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional side view showing a connection portion between a connection window of the main body and a reversing portion duct of the reversing mechanism.
FIG. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional side view showing a connecting portion between a connecting window of a main body and a reversing portion duct of a reversing mechanism according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional side view showing a connection portion between a connection window of a main body and a reversing portion duct of a reversing mechanism according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a laser printer having a double-sided printing function as an option.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Body 11 Paper feed roller 12 Recording medium (paper)
14 Photosensitive Drum 15 Fixing Means 16 Transport Switching Means 17 Transport Path 2 Reversing Mechanism 21 Reverse Transport Path 22 Inlet 3 Exhaust Fan 5 Exhaust Duct 51 Connecting Window 52 Spring 53 Cover 54 Step 6 Reversing Section Duct 61 Connecting Section 62 Vent

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記録媒体の搬送路と、この搬送路に配置され感光ドラム上にトナー像を担持し、このトナー像を前記記録媒体に転写させるための転写手段と、この転写手段を通過した記録媒体に転写されたトナー像を定着するための定着手段と、この定着手段を冷却するためその近傍の雰囲気を排気する排気ダクトと、この排気ダクト内を排気する排気ファンとを備えた本体部と、この本体部の搬送路に結合され、両面印刷時に前記記録媒体の印字面を反転させる反転手段と反転搬送路とを備えた反転機構部とからなるレーザープリンターにおいて、
前記本体部の排気ダクトの経路中に形成され、常時はバネ力により閉塞される蓋を備えた連結窓と、前記反転機構部に形成され、その上端が前記連結窓に連結され、下端が反転搬送路の入口側近傍に連通する反転部排気ダクトと、反転搬送路の入口側近傍の前記反転部排気ダクトと相対する壁面に設けられた通気口とから成り、前記連結窓に反転部排気ダクトを連結したとき、前記反転部排気ダクトに設けられた連結部によりバネ力に抗して蓋を開き、前記通気口から吸入された空気を、反転搬送路の入口側近傍から反転部排気ダクトを経由して本体部の排気ダクトに導き、排気ファンにより外部に排気して反転搬送路を通過する記録媒体を冷却したことを特徴とするレーザープリンター。
A transfer path for the recording medium, a transfer means for carrying the toner image on the photosensitive drum disposed on the transfer path, and transferring the toner image to the recording medium; and a transfer means for transferring the toner image to the recording medium passing through the transfer means. A fixing unit for fixing the toner image, an exhaust duct for exhausting an atmosphere near the fixing unit to cool the fixing unit, an exhaust fan for exhausting the exhaust duct, and a main unit. A laser printer comprising a reversing mechanism and a reversing mechanism for reversing the printing surface of the recording medium during double-sided printing.
A connection window having a lid formed in the path of the exhaust duct of the main body and normally closed by a spring force, and formed in the reversing mechanism, the upper end thereof being connected to the connection window, and the lower end being inverted. A reversing portion exhaust duct communicating with the vicinity of the inlet side of the conveying path, and a ventilation port provided on a wall surface facing the reversing portion exhaust duct near the inlet side of the reversing conveying path; When connected, the lid is opened against the spring force by the connecting portion provided in the reversing portion exhaust duct, the air sucked from the ventilation port, the reversing portion exhaust duct from near the entrance side of the reversing transport path. A laser printer characterized in that the recording medium is guided to an exhaust duct of the main body via an exhaust fan and exhausted to the outside by an exhaust fan to cool a recording medium passing through a reverse conveyance path.
記録媒体の搬送路と、この搬送路に配置され感光ドラム上にトナー像を担持し、このトナー像を前記記録媒体に転写させるための転写手段と、この転写手段を通過した記録媒体に転写されたトナー像を定着するための定着手段と、この定着手段を冷却するためその近傍の雰囲気を排気する排気ダクトと、この排気ダクト内を排気する排気ファンとを備えた本体部と、この本体部の搬送路に結合され、両面印刷時に前記記録媒体の印字面を反転させる反転手段と反転搬送路とを備えた反転機構部とからなるレーザープリンターにおいて、
両面印刷時、本体部の排気ファンにより反転機構部の反転搬送路近傍の空気を外部に排気して反転搬送路を通過する記録媒体を冷却用に兼用したことを特徴とするレーザープリンター。
A transfer path for the recording medium, a transfer means for carrying the toner image on the photosensitive drum disposed on the transfer path, and transferring the toner image to the recording medium; and a transfer means for transferring the toner image to the recording medium passing through the transfer means. A fixing unit for fixing the toner image, an exhaust duct for exhausting an atmosphere near the fixing unit to cool the fixing unit, an exhaust fan for exhausting the exhaust duct, and a main unit. A laser printer comprising a reversing mechanism and a reversing mechanism for reversing the printing surface of the recording medium during double-sided printing.
A laser printer characterized in that at the time of double-sided printing, air near a reversing transport path of a reversing mechanism is exhausted to the outside by an exhaust fan of a main body, and a recording medium passing through the reversing transport path is also used for cooling.
記録媒体の搬送路と、この搬送路に配置され感光ドラム上にトナー像を担持し、このトナー像を前記記録媒体に転写させるための転写手段と、この転写手段を通過した記録媒体に転写されたトナー像を定着するための定着手段と、この定着手段を冷却するためその近傍の雰囲気を排気する排気ダクトと、この排気ダクト内を排気する排気ファンとを備えた本体部と、この本体部の搬送路に結合され、両面印刷時に前記記録媒体の印字面を反転させる反転手段と反転搬送路とを備えた反転機構部とからなるレーザープリンターにおいて、
前記本体部の排気ダクトの経路中に形成された連結窓と、前記反転機構部に形成され、その上端が前記連結窓に連結され、下端が反転搬送路の入口側近傍に連通する反転部排気ダクトと、反転搬送路の入口側近傍の前記反転部排気ダクトと相対する壁面に設けられた通気口とから成り、前記連結窓に反転部排気ダクトを連結したとき、前記通気口から吸入された空気を、反転搬送路の入口側近傍から反転部排気ダクトを経由して本体部の排気ダクトに導き、排気ファンにより外部に排気して反転搬送路を通過する記録媒体を冷却したことを特徴とするレーザープリンター。
A transfer path for the recording medium, a transfer means for carrying the toner image on the photosensitive drum disposed on the transfer path, and transferring the toner image to the recording medium; and a transfer means for transferring the toner image to the recording medium passing through the transfer means. A fixing unit for fixing the toner image, an exhaust duct for exhausting an atmosphere near the fixing unit to cool the fixing unit, an exhaust fan for exhausting the exhaust duct, and a main unit. A laser printer comprising a reversing mechanism and a reversing mechanism for reversing the printing surface of the recording medium during double-sided printing.
A connecting window formed in the path of the exhaust duct of the main body, and a reversing unit exhaust formed in the reversing mechanism, the upper end of which is connected to the connecting window, and the lower end of which is connected to the vicinity of the inlet side of the reversing conveyance path. A duct and a ventilation port provided on a wall surface opposite to the reversing section exhaust duct near the entrance side of the reversing conveyance path, and when the reversing section exhaust duct is connected to the connection window, the air is sucked from the ventilation port. Air is led from the vicinity of the entrance side of the reversing transport path to the exhaust duct of the main body via the reversing section exhaust duct, exhausted to the outside by an exhaust fan, and cooled the recording medium passing through the reversing transport path. Laser printer.
前記連結窓に常時はバネ力により閉塞される蓋を設け、前記連結窓に反転部排気ダクトを連結したとき、前記反転部排気ダクトに設けられた連結部によりバネ力に抗して蓋を開くように形成したことを特徴とする請求項3記載のレーザープリンター。A lid that is normally closed by a spring force is provided on the connection window, and when a reversing portion exhaust duct is connected to the connection window, the lid is opened against the spring force by a connecting portion provided on the reversing portion exhaust duct. 4. The laser printer according to claim 3, wherein the laser printer is formed as described above. 前記連結部がダクト状に形成され、その上面に通気孔が設けられていることを特徴とする請求項4記載のレーザープリンター。The laser printer according to claim 4, wherein the connecting portion is formed in a duct shape, and a ventilation hole is provided on an upper surface thereof. 前記連結部を反転部排気ダクトの下端面を延長して舌片状に形成されていることを特徴とする請求項4記載のレーザープリンター。The laser printer according to claim 4, wherein the connecting portion is formed in a tongue shape by extending a lower end surface of the reversing portion exhaust duct.
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