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Inkjet recording apparatus

US8857959B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 2013
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J29/02
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inkjet recording apparatus, including a first casing having an upward opening at a top thereof; a recording unit disposed in the first casing and configured to discharge ink from a nozzle onto a sheet; a first cover to cover a part of the opening of the first casing; a second cover detachably attached to the first cover and configured to cover another part of the opening which is not covered by the first cover; a waste ink tank removably supported by the first casing at a position facing the second cover in the first casing and configured to contain waste ink discharged from the nozzle; and a second casing disposed in an upper position with respect to the first casing and configured to be movable between a proximate position and a separate position, is provided.

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