Patent ID: 6188866
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
An image forming apparatus for selectively forming images on one or two sides of recording media, said apparatus comprising:an image forming engine, said image forming engine forming images on the recording media;a port for receiving a refeeder unit for receiving recording media having images formed on one side thereof by said image forming engine;a series of conveying rollers and guides contacting and conveying the recording media;drivers driving said conveying rollers and guides; anda microprocessor controlling said image forming engine and said drivers of said conveying rollers and guides, wherein said microprocessor enables said drivers of said conveying rollers and guides to convey recording media having images formed on one side thereof by said image forming engine to the refeeder unit if the refeeder unit is mounted in said port and said microprocessor controls said drivers of said conveying rollers and guides to discharge recording media having images formed on one side thereof if the refeeder unit is not mounted in said port.