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Image recording apparatus and image recording method for the image recording apparatus image

US7331647B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2005
Grant dateFeb 19, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65H2801/12
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for printing images on both sides of a recording medium. The timing of starting conveying the next recording medium is determined from a schedule that satisfies three conditions. The first condition a leading end of the next medium reaches a housing section, while maintaining a page gap, when the medium passes completely through the housing section. The second condition both media are not at a recording-medium supply position and the leading end of the next medium reaches the supply position, while maintaining a page gap, when the medium passes completely through the supply position. The third condition when the medium is turned upside down, both media are not at a reversing path section, and the leading end of the next medium reaches the reversing path section, while maintaining a page gap, when the medium passes completely through the reversing path section.

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