Patent ID: 7496317
Filing Date: 2009-02-24
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image-forming device comprising: a main casing having a surface formed with an opening; a process unit having a plurality of image-forming units that forms images on a recording medium, the process unit being horizontally attachable to and detachable from the main casing through the opening; a conveying belt that is disposed below the process unit and conveys the recording medium; a feeding unit that is disposed between the opening and the conveying belt and includes a first part and a second part opposing the first part, wherein the feeding unit feeds the recording medium between the first part and the second part onto the conveying belt; and a cover capable of opening and closing over the opening, wherein: the first part of the feeding unit is displaceable together with the cover; and an upper edge of the cover in an open state is positioned lower than an upper end of the second part of the feeding unit.