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Printer apparatus

US8821054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2007
Grant dateSep 2, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J13/106
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printer apparatus includes a supply unit to supply recording media, a recording unit to record information to the recording media, and a storage unit to store the recording media. A tray is formed in at least one of the supply unit and the storage unit and detachably connected to the apparatus to store a plurality of recording media in a stacked state. The apparatus includes a support surface for supporting a bottom surface of the tray, and at least one wall surface touching or opposing a side surface of the tray. An opening is defined by the bottom surface and the at least one wall surface to allow the tray to be detached from a direction within a predetermined angle of the side surface of the apparatus. A positioning device is disposed in at least one of the support surface and the wall surface for positioning the tray.

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