Recording apparatus and drying method
US9114639B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/00216
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A recording apparatus includes an electromagnetic wave irradiation section that dries ink present on a recording medium by using electromagnetic waves; and a fan that moves vapor evaporated from the ink, which is generated on a back side of the recording medium by irradiating the electromagnetic waves by the electromagnetic wave irradiation section, in a direction away from the recording medium.
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