Patent ID: 7690652

Claim:
An image formation device comprising: an image formation unit configured to print an image on a recording paper; and a paper feed mechanism including a feed roller selectively imparting conveyance force to the recording paper, the feed roller having a pair of grip portions that selectively contacts the recording paper, a press roller disposed across from the feed roller, the press roller selectively pressing the recording paper against the feed roller, a paper feed path through which the recording paper is fed to the image formation unit being formed between the feed roller and the press roller, a pair of cylindrical press rings fixedly coupled to the press roller at locations adjacent to ends of the press roller and directly contacting the feed roller, and a pair of press roller bearings directly supporting the press rings such that the press rings rotate relative to the press roller bearings, respectively, and the press roller bearings biasing the press roller toward the feed roller via the press rings, the press rings being rotatably supported by the press roller bearings, respectively.