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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2000
Filed:
Sep. 30, 1998
Junji Wakihara, Kato-gun, JP;
Fujitsu Limited, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
A paper transfer assisting mechanism is provided for ensuring proper transfer of elongated paper along a transfer path. The elongated paper has a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge extending in parallel to the first longitudinal edge. The paper transfer assisting mechanism includes a paper guide plate arranged adjacent to the transfer path, a first rotatable guide roller brought into contact with the first longitudinal edge of the paper, and a second rotatable guide roller brought into contact with the second longitudinal edge of the paper. The first rotatable guide roller is positionally fixed to the paper guide plate, whereas the second rotatable guide roller is adjustable in position with respect to the paper guide plate. To this end, the second guide roller is carried by a carriage which is slidably supported by a guide rod extending transversely of the transfer path.