An in-line laser scanning unit (LSU) with multiple light beams is
disclosed. The LSU includes a minimized in-line mirror set composed by a
plurality of vertically stacked Micro Electronic Mechanical System (MEMS)
oscillatory mirrors and a linear corresponding scanning lens set formed
by a plurality of F-Sin .theta. lens stacked vertically so as to correct
the variation of reflective angle of the oscillatory mirror that is
sinusoidal in time. Thus the scanning speed of multiple laser beams on
the image plane is constant. Therefore, the volume of color printers is
effectively reduced and the scanning efficiency is improved when the LSU
in accordance with the present invention is applied to the optical
engines of color printers.