| 摘要 |
<p>A paper supply device for an electrostatic photographic printer which can significantly reduce an area for installation of the printer. A housing of the printer includes a base (2) and a cover (3) connected for pivotal motion in a vertical plane relative to each other. A picture image forming (7) means including a photosensitive member and so on is mounted on the base (2). A paper supply cassette (20) is mounted on the cover, and paper is drawn out from the paper supply cassette by means of a paper supply roller (22) and then guided to the picture forming means by a paper guide which includes a guide plate mounted on the cover (23, 24) and another guide plate (25, 26) mounted on the base and disposed in opposing relationship to the guide plate on the cover. A gear wheel connected to the paper supply roll is meshed, when the cover is closed, with another driving gear wheel mounted on the base and connected to a motor. An engaging member (29) is also provided on the cover and urged to engage with and hold the paper supply cassette from dropping off the cover.</p> |
