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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2004
Kiyoshi Sasoh, Nara, JP;
Tatsuya Inoue, Nara, JP;
Kouji Wakamoto, Nara, JP;
Masao Matsui, Tenri, JP;
Kiyoshi Sasoh, Nara, JP;
Tatsuya Inoue, Nara, JP;
Kouji Wakamoto, Nara, JP;
Masao Matsui, Tenri, JP;
Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes, for example, a first knob serving as a first operating member for manually turning a registration roller member in a sheet transporting unit and a second knob serving as a second operating member for manually turning a fixing roller in a fixing device. The first and second operating devices, such as knobs, are provided in such a manner as to be exposed onto a side of the apparatus body facing a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the cabinet may be opened.