| 摘要 |
The present invention provides an image forming apparatus in which an automatic double-side unit 81 is provided free to open and close on the side of an apparatus body 1 a, and a manual paper feeding device 61 is provide adjacent to the automatic double-side unit. And, there are provided manual moving mechanisms 75, 86, 86 a for moving the manual paper feeding device in a direction away from the side of the apparatus body in association with opening operation of the automatic double-side unit. Further, there is provided a pressure contact release mechanism 90 for releasing pressure contact between a paper feeding roller 67 and a separation roller 66 of the manual paper feeding device in association with opening operation of the automatic double-side unit, whereby when the automatic double-side unit is operated to be opened, an open portion is formed between the manual paper feeding device and the apparatus body in association therewith so as to release restriction of paper sandwiched between the paper feeding roller and the separation roller of the manual paper feeding device.
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