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Image forming apparatus having a platen and recording means elastically pressed together

US4959666A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 1989
Grant dateSep 25, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J29/12
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image forming apparatus has a recording head and a platen for contacting and holding a rear surface of a recording medium. The platen is elastically pressed against the recording head, thus preventing a blurred recording even if the apparatus is subjected to vibrations during a recording operation.

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