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Recording apparatus with conveyor cleaning mechanism

US5225853A · kind A · utility

29Cited by
11References
45Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 1991
Grant dateJul 6, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 1, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J29/17
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a recording apparatus comprising a conveyor for conveying a sheet while contacting therewith, a recording device for recording an image by discharging ink onto the sheet conveyed by the conveyor, a cleaning device for sweeping the ink adhered to the conveyor by slidingly contacting therewith, and an absorbing member for absorbing the ink adhered to the conveyor.

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