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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 20, 2009
Kyung-shig Chung, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Cheol-young Han, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Kyung-shig Chung, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Cheol-young Han, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-Si, KR;
Abstract
An image forming apparatus including a printing unit which prints an image on paper, an exit path which connects an exit of the printing unit to an exit member which pushes the paper outside of the printing unit, a plurality of guide members which are arranged widthwise of the paper, each guide member having a first guide side which guides the paper coming out of the printing unit along the exit path, wherein each guide member is installed to be movable such that the first guide side rotates when the first guide side contacts the paper which comes out of the printing unit, and returns to its original position after the paper completely passes through the printing unit.