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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 12, 1993
Filed:
Jun. 04, 1992
Shizuo Morita, Hachioji, JP;
Masakazu Fukuchi, Hachioji, JP;
Shunji Matsuo, Hachioji, JP;
Satoshi Haneda, Hachioji, JP;
Konica Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus which includes a recording sheet storage unit disposed within a main body and a feeder for feeding recording sheets from the recording sheet storage unit. Further included is a detector which emits a signal beginning an automatic loading of the recording sheet storage unit into the main body after manual placement of the storage unit at a predetermined position, and the unloading of the recording sheet storage device when such is desired. Further included is a second detector which detects the fully loaded position of the recording sheet storage device, as well as a conveyor for conveying the storage device to the fully loaded position when loaded, and removing the storage device therefrom during unloading.
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