Patent ID: 8498549

Claim:
A paper path apparatus comprising: a first duct extending in a direction from a front of the paper path apparatus toward a rear of the paper path apparatus and forming a first air path, the first duct including an air suction port that is positioned toward the front of the paper path apparatus for introduction of air into the first duct and a fan that is positioned downstream of the air suction port in a direction of air flow, the fan being configured to discharge air out of the first duct; a covering member positioned at a front side of the paper path apparatus that covers at least part of the cross-sectional area defined by the air suction port when viewed from the front of the paper path apparatus; and a second duct that forms a second air path, the second duct including an air introduction port that is arranged toward the bottom of the covering member for introducing air into the second duct, and the second duct being arranged to communicate air to the air suction port of the first duct.