Image recording device

A device for recording an image on light and heat sensitive recording material, wherein the recording material includes layers sensitive to light color hues different from other layers, the device comprising:

• (a) a light source which irradiates light comprising a mixture of color hues when operated;
• (b) optical recording apparatus including a light separator which separates light received from the light source into light consisting essentially of color hues corresponding to the light and heat sensitive recording layers, and which records a latent image on the recording material with the separated light;
• (c) a heat developer which subjects the light and heat sensitive recording material to heating and develops the latent image;
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• (d) fixing apparatus including a guide member which guides unseparated light from the light source towards the light and heat sensitive recording material and fixes the developed image.

A device for recording an image on light and heat sensitive recording material, the device comprising:

• (a) a conveyor operable for conveying light and heat sensitive recording material to at least two different positions;
• (b) a light source which irradiates light when operated;
• (c) a light separator which receives light irradiated from the light source, separates the light by color and irradiates color separated light towards light and heat sensitive recording material when at one of the positions for forming a latent image thereon;
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• (d) a guide disposed for receiving light irradiated from the light source and directing the light towards light and heat sensitive recording material when at the other position for fixing an image thereon.