Image forming apparatus
US8556376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16532
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is an image forming apparatus including a recording head; a cap member capping the nozzle surface of the recording head and including a release port and a suction port; a suction unit in communication with the suction port; a switch unit opening and closing the release port to the air and capable of adjusting the opening amount of the release port to at least a first opening amount and a second opening amount larger than the first opening amount; and a control unit that controls the suction unit and the switch unit so that the release port is opened to the first opening amount to have a predetermined amount of air flow into the cap member after the cap member is suctioned by the suction unit, and the release port is then opened to the second opening amount.
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