A system for extending a printer output and a printer output allows a printer to hold longer pieces of paper. The system includes a base, an extension arm, a support stand, a crossbar, a desktop printer, and an output extension clip. The base provides a structural platform to hold pieces of paper. The extension arm provides a lengthening element to hold longer pieces of paper if the base is not long enough. The support stand provides a structural reinforcement which maintains the system in a raised position from a table surface or similar. The crossbar provides a structural reference bar which is used to attach the support stand to the base. The desktop printer includes an input tray and output paper catch. The base attaches to the input tray to extend the input tray. The output extension clip attaches to the output paper catch to extend the output paper catch.

A flip-cover multifunctional image forming device includes a lower body, a first image forming module, a cover body, at least one pivoting mechanism, an upper body and a second image forming module. The first image forming module is disposed inside the lower body. The at least one pivoting mechanism is connected to the lower body and the cover body and for pivoting the cover body relative to the lower body between a folded position and an unfolded position. The upper body is detachably disposed on a side of the cover body away from the lower body. The upper body is driven by the cover body to move relative to the lower body when the cover body pivots relative to the lower body. The second image forming module is disposed inside the upper body. The present invention has advantages of simple structure, easy operation and flexibility in use.

According to an embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes a scanner unit, an image forming unit, a frame, a first adjustment mechanism, and a second adjustment mechanism. The scanner unit has an image reading section. The image forming unit forms an image read by the scanner unit on a sheet. The frame includes a first support section and a second support section. The first support section supports the image forming unit. The second support section is positioned below the scanner unit. The first adjustment mechanism steplessly adjusts a distance in an up-down direction between the scanner unit and the second support section. The second adjustment mechanism gradually adjusts the distance in the up-down direction between the scanner unit and the second support section.

A printer includes: a board including a connector unit that includes at least a power supply connector into which a power cable is to be removably inserted; and a housing including: a housing main body that accommodates the board and includes a cable connection groove through which the power cable is inserted in an inserting and removing direction of the power cable; and a connector cover configured to cover the cable connection groove, wherein the connector cover includes: a cover main body including a power supply opening portion passing through the cover main body in the inserting and removing direction, and a first interface opening portion passing through the cover main body in the inserting and removing direction; and a first opening cover portion configured to cover at least a part of the first interface opening portion, wherein the first opening cover portion includes a first coupling portion configured to couple the first opening cover portion and the cover main body to each other.

An image forming apparatus includes a connection portion to which a first optional device and a second optional device are selectively detachably connectable, and a determination portion configured to determine whether to prohibit an operation of the image forming apparatus. A plurality of first optional devices are stacked and connectable to the image forming apparatus. The second optional device is installed on a floor and is connectable to the first optional device. In a case in which the second optional device is not connected and the first optional devices of a number larger than a first threshold value are connected to the image forming apparatus, and in a case in which the second optional device is connected and the first optional devices of a number larger than a second threshold value are connected to the image forming apparatus, the determination portion prohibits the operation of the image forming apparatus.

Method, system, and apparatus for a Production Network used in Additive Manufacturing and, more particularly, a modular Print Array of additive manufacturing Print Units having modular physical, electrical, and logic interfaces to enable a Production Network with no downtime thanks to interchangeable sets of modules and centralized control.

An upper unit configured to open and close an upper portion of a lower unit includes: a first reading unit disposed in a medium transport path, the first reading unit being configured to read a surface of a transported medium; a substrate coupled to the first reading unit; a cable having one end and another end, the one end being coupled to a first coupling portion of the first reading unit, the other end being coupled to a second coupling portion of the substrate; and a facing portion facing the lower unit in a state in which the upper unit is closed, the facing portion being configured to be attached to and detached from the upper unit. The cable is disposed at a position exposed when the facing portion is detached from the upper unit.

A scanner is provided and includes a load bearing element, a scan assembly, a transparent plate and a casing. The load bearing element includes a support element and a base. The support element is disposed on the base and surrounds the base. The scan assembly is configured to perform a scan operation and is disposed on the base. The transparent plate is disposed on the support element and is configured to bear an object. The casing includes a first casing part and a second casing part. The second casing part includes a bottom plate and at least one cylinder. The at least one cylinder is disposed on the bottom plate. The load bearing element is disposed on the at least one cylinder, and is located between the first casing part and the second casing part. A first buffer space is formed between the base and the bottom plate.

A printer includes: a board including a connector unit that includes at least a power supply connector into which a power cable is to be removably inserted; and a housing including: a housing main body that accommodates the board and includes a cable connection groove through which the power cable is inserted in an inserting and removing direction of the power cable; and a connector cover configured to cover the cable connection groove, wherein the connector cover includes: a cover main body including a power supply opening portion passing through the cover main body in the inserting and removing direction, and a first interface opening portion passing through the cover main body in the inserting and removing direction; and a first opening cover portion configured to cover at least a part of the first interface opening portion, wherein the first opening cover portion includes a first coupling portion configured to couple the first opening cover portion and the cover main body to each other.

A printing apparatus includes a conveyor, a print engine, and a processing device. The conveyor is configured to convey a print medium in a conveyance direction. The print engine includes a print head, and a platen configured to support the print medium conveyed by the conveyor. The print engine is configured to perform image printing on the print medium supported by the platen while moving the print head in a first direction intersecting the conveyance direction. The processing device has a processing unit removably attached thereto. The processing device is configured to perform a processing process to divide the print medium conveyed by the conveyor into a plurality of media. The processing unit has an identification section for identifying a type of the processing process executable by the processing unit.