Image reading apparatus, multi-functional machine and document discharging method

摘要

An image reading apparatus with a structure capable of reliably discharging a document, and a multi-functional machine having the same are disclosed. The image reading apparatus includes a document feed path having a document outlet, a reading unit which reads an image of a document fed through the document feed path, and a guide member which is disposed at the document outlet downstream of the reading unit to form a curl on the trailing end portion of the document. The curl formed on the document may make it possible for a subsequent document being discharged to push the curled document out of the document outlet.

主权项

1. An image reading apparatus, comprising:
a document feed path along which a document to be read travels, the document feed path including a document outlet through which the document exits the image reading apparatus; a reading unit disposed along the document feed path upstream of the document outlet with respect to a direction of travel of the document, the reading unit being configured to read an image of the document; and a guide member disposed at the document outlet, the guide member being configured to cause the document to curl at least at a trailing end of the document.