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An image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive medium having light sensitive microcapsules thereon which are pressed against a transfer medium to transfer a latent image from the photosensitive medium to the transfer medium. A pressure developing device is employed which generates a load only

An image forming apparatus includes a photosensitive medium having light sensitive microcapsules thereon which are pressed against a transfer medium to transfer a latent image from the photosensitive medium to the transfer medium. A pressure developing device is employed which generates a load only during that period when the image is being developed on the receiving medium. The photosensitive medium is contained in a detachable container. A thermal treatment mechanism fixes the images formed on the receiving medium and imparts a glossy finish. An illuminating mechanism illuminates directly or indirectly the photosensitive medium. An exposure mechanism subjects a first predetermined region of the photosensitive medium to light representative of the image and a second predetermined region of the photosensitive medium to light nonrepresentative of the image. The exposure mechanism also subjects the first predetermined region of the photosensitive medium to light having a uniform intensity. The image forming apparatus further includes a detachable slide projection unit which permits copying of an image from a slide. This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/149 855, filed on Jan. 29, 1988 now U.S. Pat. No. 4,860,058 issued Aug. 22, 1989.

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An image forming apparatus for forming an image on a transfer medium by pressing the transfer medium against a photosensitive medium having light sensitive microcapsules thereon, the apparatus comprising: image projection means for subjecting a first predetermined region of the photosensitive medium

An image forming apparatus for forming an image on a transfer medium by pressing the transfer medium against a photosensitive medium having light sensitive microcapsules thereon, the apparatus comprising: image projection means for subjecting a first predetermined region of the photosensitive medium to light representative of the image prior to pressing the transfer medium against the photosensitive medium; exposure means for subjecting a second predetermined region of the photosensitive medium to light nonrepresentative of the image prior to pressing the transfer medium against the photosensitive medium; and means for transporting the photosensitive medium within the image forming apparatus; wherein the image projection means includes slide projection means having a slide with an image thereon and operable for moving the slide at a speed based on the speed at which the photosensitive medium is transported within the image forming apparatus.