Image-forming apparatus and cutting method of sheet member in the same
US6830304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/706
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image-forming apparatus, using a printing head for ejecting ink drops on a sheet member, includes a conveying unit for conveying the sheet member, a cutting member for cutting the sheet member, and a carriage member having the printing head and the cutting member mounted thereon and scanning in a direction that intersects the direction of conveying the sheet member by the conveying unit. Dust generated by cutting the sheet member is prevented from scattering by cutting a cutting site with the cutting member after printing a predetermined pattern along the cutting site of the sheet member with the printing head.
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