Patent ID: 8599396

Claim:
An image forming apparatus comprising: a main unit including: a recording unit which includes a recording head configured to record an image on a recording medium; an ink tube connected to the recording head; and a cartridge holder disposed at a corner of the main unit and configured to receive an ink cartridge, the cartridge holder being opened in an upper direction; and a reading unit disposed above the recording unit, the reading unit being configured to pivot with respect to the main unit between an open position and a closed position, the reading unit including: an original placement portion configured to receive an original document thereon; an image sensor configured to read an image of the original document; a cover portion configured to cover a top surface of an upper portion of the ink cartridge when the ink cartridge is received by the cartridge holder and the reading unit is in the closed position, and configured to expose the top surface of the upper portion of the ink cartridge when the ink cartridge is received by the cartridge holder and the reading unit is in the open position; and a protruding portion protruding downward from the cover portion and configured to cover a side surface of the upper portion of the ink cartridge when the ink cartridge is received by the cartridge holder and the reading unit is in the closed position, and configured to expose the side surface of the upper portion of the ink cartridge when the ink cartridge is received by the cartridge holder and the reading unit is in the open position.