Recording apparatus having an ink mist evacuation system

Details Recording apparatus having an ink mist evacuation system Recording apparatus having an ink mist evacuation system

1995-06-06

1996-09-03

Barlow, Jr., John E.

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Ejector mechanism

347 18, 347 42, B41J 2165

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active

055528120

ABSTRACT:
A recording apparatus is provided with an upper unit having a recording head for discharging ink for effecting recording on a recording medium in response to information, and at least a portion of the electric circuit of the apparatus, a lower unit having a platen for maintaining the recording medium in the recording station by the recording head, the lower unit capable of being spaced apart relative to the upper unit, and a conveying member for conveying the recording medium to the recording station. The upper unit and the lower unit are capable of being spaced apart and opened in the recording station by the recording head. The recording apparatus further having a blower which introduces air and directs an air stream through the apparatus and past a full page width recording head. The air stream directs ink mist generated by the printhead through a recording medium discharge port such that ink mist is removed from the apparatus body by riding the air stream or by adhering to the recording medium. Internal contamination of the recording apparatus is avoided.

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