Electrophotographic type image forming apparatus

A method of forming an image on a recording medium comprising the steps of:

• inserting the recording medium into a first opening of an apparatus;
• discharging the recording medium from a second opening of the apparatus into a tray with the image formed on the recording medium facing the tray;
• and
• feeding the recording medium along a path which forms an angle of 90.degree. or less from the first opening to the tray.

An apparatus for forming an image on a recording medium comprising:

• means for inserting into the apparatus the recording medium onto which the image is formed;
• tray means for supporting the recording medium after the image has been formed on the recording medium;
• means for discharging the recording medium into the tray means with the image formed on the recording medium facing the tray means;
• a path for transporting the recording medium from the means for inserting to the tray means which forms an angle of 90.degree. or less between the means for inserting and the tray means;
• first rollers for advancing said recording medium;
• and
• second rollers for fixing the image on said recording medium;
• wherein said first rollers and second rollers are disposed within said apparatus such that an angular deviation of less than 80.degree. exists in the path between said first rollers and said second rollers.