Patent ID: 6582140
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A recording media discharging device using a star roller for conveying recording media with images formed thereon In the discharge direction, comprising:guide means for guiding the upstream edge of a recording medium with respect to the feed direction so that the edge will not drop into the recessed portions on the peripheral side of the star roller when the edge passes the star roller, wherein a lower edge of the guide means on a downstream side of a rotational axis of the star roller, relative to the feed direction, extends lower than a lower edge of the guide means on an upstream side of the rotational axis, wherein the guide means has a guide surface for guiding the upstream edge of a recording medium with respect to the feed direction, and this guide surface is provided with a slant which is inclined gradually up in the paper discharge direction, thereby preventing the edge of the recording medium from dropping into the recessed portions of the star roller while permitting the edge of the recording medium to jump upwards.