Image reader and apparatus incorporating the same
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Mar 19, 2002
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Jul 17, 1998
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Jul 24, 1997
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An image reader for an image-carrying member is provided which includes a light source for illuminating the image-carrying member, a sensor for detecting light coming from the image-carrying member along a predetermined optical path, and an optical system including a lens fixed to a lens holder. The lens holder together with the lens is movable along the optical path for adjusting the focus of the lens. The image reader also includes a shield member for partially blocking the passage of the light coming from the image-carrying member. The lens and the shield member keep a predetermined distance to each other while the focal adjustment of the lens is being performed.
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