Patent ID: 7961206
Filing Date: 2011-06-14
Classification: B41J,G03G

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for image formation, comprising: an imaging device configured to form images on recording media; a housing defining a front face, a rear face, side faces, a top face and a bottom face, configured to house the imaging device; a recessed portion configured so as to be openable at selected at least one of the front face, the side faces and the top face of the housing; an attachment mechanism allowing an external storage device to be attached to the apparatus for electrical connection thereto, the attachment mechanism being in a position allowing the external storage device, when attached to the attachment mechanism, to be accommodated within the recessed portion; and a feed tray configured to feed the recording media to the imaging device, wherein the feed tray is selectively disposed in an open position and a closed position, and when disposed in the closed position, the feed tray occludes the recessed portion.