Patent ID: 6788915
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
An image forming apparatus operable in a duplex print mode, comprising:a plurality of image carriers each for forming a particular latent image thereon; a plurality of developing devices each for developing the latent image formed on a respective image carrier to thereby produce a corresponding toner images; an intermediate image transfer body; a primary image transferring device for sequentially transferring toner images formed on said plurality of image carriers to said intermediate image transfer body one above the other to thereby complete a composite toner image; a secondary image transferring device for transferring the composite toner image from said intermediate image transfer body to a recording medium; a heat pipe held in contact with an outer periphery of said intermediate image transfer body and at least one fin positioned on an outer periphery portion of the heated pipe; a fan positioned to cool off said at least one fin; and a press roller held in contact with an inner periphery of said intermediate image transfer body at a position where said press roller faces said heat pipe.