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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2026
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2024
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Hidekazu Uematsu, Fujimi-machi, JP;
Toru Matsuyama, Matsumoto, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes an image forming unit, a transport unit, and a light emission unit. The image forming unit forms an image on a medium by applying a colorant onto the medium. The transport unit transports the medium. The light emission unit indicates status of either one, or both, of the image forming unit and the transport unit by using a plurality of light sources including a first light source and a second light source. The first light source emits light having a first wavelength. The second light source emits light having a second wavelength. In the light emission unit, the plurality of light sources is configured as a single package.