An image forming apparatus can be achieved as, for example, a copying machine. The copying machine according to the present invention includes a handy scanner provided detachably from the main body of the copy machine and an additional data recording device for recording data read by the handy scanner...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5140442?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5140442 - Image forming apparatus having an additional data recording means
