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Printing apparatus

US9004640B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 21, 2014
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/0095
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printing apparatus, in which a time required for printing is shortened, includes a first printing unit that performs printing on a first surface of a sheet by an ink jet system, and a second printing unit that performs printing on a second surface of the sheet by the ink jet system, the second printing unit being disposed on a downstream side of the first printing unit. Moreover, the printing apparatus includes a sheet discharge sensor that detects the sheet to be discharged from the second printing unit. The sheet discharge sensor includes an arm having a rotating member supported thereon, the rotating member being brought into contact with the sheet being conveyed while being rotated.

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