Scanning apparatus with location indicator and image forming apparatus having the same
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1. A scanning apparatus comprising:
- a main body comprising a platen on which a document is set;
a scanning module to move inside the main body and to scan the document with a scanning light source;
an indicating light source disposed separate from the scanning light source to indicate a current location of the scanning module; and
an indicating window formed on a side surface of the main body in the same direction as a moving direction of the scanning module,wherein the indicating light source is disposed so that a first light emitting from the indicating light source does not interfere with a second light emitting from the scanning light source, and the first light emitting from the indicating light source emits outside of the main body through the indicating window.
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Abstract
A scanning apparatus to indicate a scanning progress status includes a main body having a platen on which a document is set, a scanning module to move inside the main body and to scan the document, and an indicating light disposed integrally with the scanning module to indicate a current location of the scanning module.
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12 Claims
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1. A scanning apparatus comprising:
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a main body comprising a platen on which a document is set; a scanning module to move inside the main body and to scan the document with a scanning light source; an indicating light source disposed separate from the scanning light source to indicate a current location of the scanning module; and an indicating window formed on a side surface of the main body in the same direction as a moving direction of the scanning module, wherein the indicating light source is disposed so that a first light emitting from the indicating light source does not interfere with a second light emitting from the scanning light source, and the first light emitting from the indicating light source emits outside of the main body through the indicating window. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An image forming apparatus, comprising:
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a scanning apparatus, comprising; a main body comprising a platen on which a document is set; a scanning module to move inside the main body and to scan the document with a scanning light source; an indicating light source disposed separate from the scanning light source to indicate a current location of the scanning module; and an indicating window formed on a side surface of the main body in the same direction as a moving direction of the scanning module; and a printing unit disposed with the scanning apparatus to form images on a sheet of printing medium, wherein the indicating light source is disposed so that a first light emitting from the indicating light source does not interfere with a second light emitting from the scanning light source, and the first light emitting from the indicating light source emits outside of the main body through the indicating window.
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