Image forming apparatus

摘要

An image forming apparatus including: a photoconductor (5), adapted such that an electrostatic latent image is formed thereon and extending in a first direction; and an optical scanner (20), operable to emit a light beam to expose the photoconductor (5) while scanning in the first direction, wherein: the photoconductor (5) and the optical scanner (20) define a space therebetween; and the space allows air to flow therethrough in the first direction. In advantageous embodiments the optical scanner is arranged such that a light quantity distribution thereof increases in the first direction; the photoconductor is arranged such that a sensitivity distribution increases or decreases in the first direction; the space allows air to flow therethrough in a second direction opposite to the first direction; or a combination thereof.