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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 1993
Filed:
May. 15, 1991
Yoshio Monma, Ooi, JP;
Asahi Kogaku Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
In an electrophotographic image recording apparatus, a bending correction mechanism is provided for correcting a bending direction of a recording sheet such as fan-fold paper which is fed therethrough. In the mechanism, a pressure roller is provided and is arranged on the upstream side of the feed path of the recording sheet with respect to a photoconductive drum of the apparatus, and on the photoconductive drum side with respect to the feed path of the recording sheet. A guide member arranged opposite to the pressure roller with respect to the feed path of the recording sheet is also provided. The recording sheet is nipped between the pressure roller and the guide member, and the recording sheet is caused to contact the circumferential surface of the pressure roller member by a predetermined amount.