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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 2020
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2019
Konica Minolta, Inc., Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JP;
Tomohisa Yoshida, Toyokawa, JP;
Konica Minolta, Inc., Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes: a printing part including: an image carrier on a surface of which an electrostatic latent image is to be formed; a developing device that develops the electrostatic latent image to generate a toner image; a transfer device that transfers the toner image to a paper sheet; a fixing device that fixes the toner image; and a cleaner that removes toner remaining on the image carrier; a selection part that allows a user to select one of a plurality of automatic detection modes; a paper conveying part including: a paper feeder that supplies the paper sheet; a conveying roller that conveys the paper sheet; and a timing roller that supplies the paper sheet to a transfer position; a detector that detects a characteristic of the paper sheet; and a hardware processor that detects a paper type category, and controls the printing part under image forming conditions.