Patent ID: 8500116

Claim:
An image processing device that performs at least one of forming an image on sheets and reading an image from sheets, comprising: a main unit; a sheet storage unit that is disposed to the main unit and holds the sheets in a stack; a conveyance path for conveying the sheets in the sheet storage unit; a feed roller disposed facing the conveyance path; and a retard unit including a retard roller disposed opposite the feed roller with the conveyance path therebetween, and a torque limiter coaxially connected to the retard roller; wherein the image processing device is configured to urge the retard unit so that the retard roller presses against the feed roller; the retard unit is removably installed to the main unit; the main unit has a shaft extending in a direction intersecting the sheet conveyance direction; an insertion hole is disposed to the retard unit; and the retard unit is supported pivotably on the shaft by inserting the shaft to the insertion hole.