Patent ID: 7486904
Filing Date: 2009-02-03
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A multicolor image forming apparatus, comprising: a plurality of image making units disposed in parallel in a substantial vertical direction, wherein the plurality of image making units include a first image making unit and a lowermost image making unit, the first image making unit being aligned with the lowermost image making unit in the substantial vertical direction, the image making units being provided for each color, each image making unit including: a transfer unit that transfers a developer of the visible image formed on the surface of the photosensitive member onto a recording medium; a fixing unit that fixes on the recording medium the developer transferred onto the recording medium; and an exhaust air passage portion including an exhaust air path having an exhaust port provided on an upper face of the multicolor image forming apparatus, the exhaust air path extending in the substantial vertical direction and configured to lead upwards air passing in the vicinity of the charger and to exhaust the air through the exhaust port, the exhaust port being provided on an extension of the exhaust air path in the substantial vertical direction, wherein the exhaust air passage portion overlaps with at least a part of at least one image making unit in a first direction, the first direction being a horizontal direction.