Image forming apparatus with operation unit cable

摘要

An image forming apparatus has an apparatus body having an image forming portion capable of forming an image based on an image information, an operation unit disposed as a separate body from the apparatus body and operating the apparatus body, and a cable connecting the apparatus body and the operation unit and capable of conducting power. The cable has a length set so that the operation unit does not contact an installation surface on which the apparatus body is supported, according to which a freedom of placement of the operation unit is improved compared to a case where the operation unit is connected via an arm.

主权项

1. An image forming system comprising:
an image forming apparatus for forming an image on a recording member; an operation unit configured to operate the image forming apparatus, the operation unit comprising an operation portion and a stand portion configured to be attached to the operation portion and to stand the operation portion on a top surface of the image forming apparatus; and a cable configured to electrically communicate between the image forming apparatus and the operation portion, wherein the cable is connected with the operation unit while a part of the cable is exposed to an outer side of the image forming apparatus through an opening portion defined by a rear surface of the image forming apparatus, wherein a length of the cable is such that the stand portion is capable of standing at least at two positions on the top surface of the image forming apparatus, and that the operation unit cannot reach an installation surface on which the image forming apparatus is supported if the operation unit falls from a rear surface side of the image forming apparatus, and wherein the cable has a strength capable of supporting the operation unit if the operation unit falls from the rear surface side of the image forming apparatus.