Inkjet recording apparatus for recording images by ejecting ink on recording media
US11427003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/21
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Provided is an inkjet recording apparatus that reduces clogging of nozzles, while at the same time avoid a decrease in productivity of the recording medium, and reduces situations in which the recording medium becomes stained due to the staining of opening portions and splashing due to ink ejected during flushing. A conveyor belt of the inkjet recording apparatus has a plurality of opening portion groups. The control unit determines the pattern of the plurality of opening portion groups used for flushing in one cycle of the conveyor belt according to the size of the recording medium. The control unit causes the recording medium to be supplied from the recording medium supply unit between the plurality of opening groups arranged in the conveying direction in the above pattern on the conveying belt and at positions separated from the opening portion groups by a specific distance or more.
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