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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2018
Filed:
Mar. 01, 2017
Konica Minolta, Inc., Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JP;
KONICA MINOLTA, INC., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes: a primary transfer unit configured to transfer a toner image formed on an image carrier onto an intermediate transfer belt through primary transfer; and a secondary transfer unit configured to transfer the toner image formed on the intermediate transfer belt onto a recording medium through secondary transfer, wherein the secondary transfer unit extends along a width direction of the recording medium and includes a roller pair and a switching unit, the roller pair being configured to nip the intermediate transfer belt and the recording medium such that the intermediate transfer belt and the recording medium are in pressure contact with each other, the switching unit being configured to switch a length of at least one of the roller pair in a shaft direction.