Patent ID: 6711377
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A double-sided image forming device comprising a double-side operation unit capable of sliding in relation to a body of said double-sided image forming device in a direction perpendicular to a direction of conveying a sheet, the double-side operation unit including:a sheet reversing unit including a switchback conveying path for reversing a front side and a back side of the sheet conveyed from an image forming unit provided in said body, the switchback conveying path having a length smaller than a length of a conveyable maximum-size sheet; a reconveying path for reconveying said sheet to said image forming unit so as to form an image on said back side; and a rear end guide provided in said switchback conveying path and configured to turn toward an upward position so as to guide a rear end of a large-size sheet in the upward position.