Patent ID: 8577273
Filing Date: 2013-11-05
Classification: B65H,G03G

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a fixing unit configured to fix a toner image onto a sheet; a discharge portion configured to discharge the sheet to a sheet stacking portion from inside of a main body of the apparatus; a conveyance path configured to guide the sheet to the discharge portion; a reversing path, branched from the conveyance path, configured to reverse the sheet, and then guide the sheet to the discharge portion; an opening provided between the discharge portion and the sheet stacking portion; a blower unit configured to blow out air through the opening from the inside of the main body of the apparatus; and a control portion configured to control a blowing operation of the blower unit so that the blower unit blows out air from the opening when the sheet, without passing through the reversing path, is discharged to the sheet stacking portion, and the blower unit does not blow out air from the opening when the sheet, after passing through the reversing path to reverse the sheet, is discharged to the sheet stacking portion.