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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 15, 1998
Seiji Suketomo, Hyogo, JP;
Fujitsu Limited, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
A paper transfer apparatus is provided which is incorporated in an electrophotographic printer having a photosensitive drum for printing on elongated paper. The paper transfer apparatus serves to transfer the elongated paper along a transfer path extending via the photosensitive drum. The paper transfer apparatus includes a discharge or scuff roller for pulling the elongated paper in a transferring direction. The discharge roller is spaced downstream from the photosensitive drum. The paper transfer apparatus also includes a pair of tractors for advancing the elongated paper along the transfer path. The tractors are spaced upstream from the photosensitive drum. Each of the tractors is provided with a presser member supported by a tractor lid of the tractor. The presser member serves to apply friction to the elongated paper when the tractor lid is in closed position.