Patent ID: 6230954
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A paper feeding device comprising: a first paper feeding path through which paper is introduced; a second paper feeding path extending in a direction intersecting with the first paper feeding path; a paper feeding roller mechanism for feeding the paper from the first paper feeding path to the second paper feeding path, the paper feeding roller mechanism having a paper clamping portion having a clamping surface for clamping the paper; and a paper feeding guide having first and second main planar portions defining outer side walls of the first and second paper feeding paths, respectively, and a plurality of planar connection portions disposed between the first and second main planar portions at an angle relative to one another so that the paper introduced into the first paper feeding path is guided to the second paper feeding path by the paper feeding roller mechanism, one of the planar connection portions being disposed adjacent to the second main planar portion and generally parallel to the clamping surface of the paper clamping portion of the paper feeding roller mechanism.