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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 17, 1991
Filed:
Apr. 04, 1990
Katsuhiko Takeda, Osaka, JP;
Minolta Camera Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An electrophotographic imaging device includes a first developer for carrying transparent type toner and a second developer for carrying non-transparent type toner. A paper supplying cassette is provided for supplying a sheet of recording medium. A recording medium detector is provided for detecting the type of recording medium loaded in the paper supplying cassette whether it is a transparent recording medium or a non-transparent recording medium. A controller is provided for controlling the selection between the first and second developers such that the first developer is selected when the recording medium detector detects that a transparent recording medium is loaded in the paper supplying cassette.