Patent ID: 7796906
Filing Date: 2010-09-14
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. An image forming apparatus, comprising: a paper supply unit which supplies recording medium; a paper delivery unit which stores the recording medium for which image formation processing has been completed; a conveyance path, along which the recording medium is conveyed from the paper supply unit to the paper delivery unit; first and second processing units comprising respective first and second image carrying members, upon which toner images are formed by developing image data; a transfer unit which transcribes a toner image from the first or second image carrying member, to the recording medium which is being conveyed upon the conveyance path; and a fixing unit which fixes the toner image upon the recording medium in the conveyance path, between the transfer unit and the paper delivery unit; wherein the conveyance path includes first and second main conveyance paths which branch apart between the paper supply unit and the transfer unit, and come together between the transfer unit and the fixing unit; the image forming apparatus further comprising a conveyance direction changeover member, provided upon the conveyance path, which selectively conveys paper supplied from the paper supply unit to either one of the first and second main conveyance path, according to the image data; and wherein: