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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 14, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2003
Ryo Suzuki, Tokyo, JP;
Tomohiro Ishitsu, Tokyo, JP;
Kazumi Kobayashi, Kanagawa, JP;
Takeshi Miura, Tokyo, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image-forming apparatus, using a printing head for ejecting ink drops on a sheet member, includes a conveying unit for conveying the sheet member, a cutting member for cutting the sheet member, and a carriage member having the printing head and the cutting member mounted thereon and scanning in a direction that intersects the direction of conveying the sheet member by the conveying unit. Dust generated by cutting the sheet member is prevented from scattering by cutting a cutting site with the cutting member after printing a predetermined pattern along the cutting site of the sheet member with the printing head.