Image recording device
US9067418B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16588
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image recording device includes a support member, a print head, a guide mechanism and a maintenance unit. The print head is configured to eject a liquid from a nozzle at a first position facing the support member. The guide mechanism is configured to guide movement of the print head among the first position, a second position, and a third position. The maintenance unit is configured to carry out maintenance on the print head which is located at the second position, the maintenance unit being arranged at a position facing the print head which is located at the second position. The third position is a position farther than the second position with respect to the first position in a direction going from the support member toward the maintenance unit in the orthogonal direction.
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