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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 09, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2008
Soichiro Nishimura, Handa, JP;
Hideaki Deguchi, Nagoya, JP;
Soichiro Nishimura, Handa, JP;
Hideaki Deguchi, Nagoya, JP;
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Nagoya, JP;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a cover member that is capable of being opened and closed, wherein the cover member includes a discharge tray that is capable of holding printed recording medium, and an automatic document reader that is provided above the discharge tray, wherein when the cover member is opened to a predetermined position, the automatic document reader supports the printed recording medium placed on the discharge tray so that the printed recording medium does not fall therefrom when the cover member is open.
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