Image-forming device and method for forming an image
US8840213B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J15/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image-forming device includes an image-forming part, a conveying part, a suction part and a control part. The image-forming part is configured and arranged to form an image on a recording material that is rolled up in a recording material roll. The conveying part is configured and arranged to feed out the recording material from the recording material roll and to convey the recording material to the image-forming part. The suction part is configured and arranged to suction the recording material conveyed by the conveying part, the suction part being disposed at the image-forming part. The control part is configured to control a suction characteristic of the suction part according to a conveyance amount of the recording material after the recording material has begun to be conveyed by the conveying part.
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