In a laser printer apparatus, a top cover is arranged to cover a base
member, a fixing unit, and a laser scanning unit. At a raised portion
formed for reinforcement at an end portion of the base member on the side
of fixing unit, a plurality of openings are formed along one direction,
with the area of the openings made gradually larger as the distance from
a fan increases. On the top cover, a wall portion is formed integrally,
protruding to the side of the base member, and by the wall portion and
the raised portion, an air passage is formed. Thus, a laser printer is
provided in which the fixing unit and the laser scanning unit can be
cooled, without necessitating any additional member.