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Scanning apparatus with location indicator and image forming apparatus having the same

  • US 8,559,076 B2
  • Filed: 09/20/2012
  • Issued: 10/15/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/12/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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