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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 29, 2008
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2005
Hiroshi Wanibuchi, Shiojiri, JP;
Katsuyuki Kondo, Shiojiri, JP;
Hiroshi Wanibuchi, Shiojiri, JP;
Katsuyuki Kondo, Shiojiri, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A data processing apparatus having a construction for guiding a transported medium conveyed from a curved transportation unit enables opening and closing the guide unit. The data processing apparatushas an intermediate rollerand guide portionconstituting a curved transportation unitinside the printer case, and a paper feed roller pairandfor nipping and conveying paper P conveyed from the curved transportation unitdisposed a specific distance from the curved transportation unit. The guide portionhas an auxiliary guide memberand can move circularly open and closed in unison with an outside wall unit. The auxiliary guide memberprojects toward the paper feed roller pairandand guides the paper P. An auxiliary guide linking mechanismcauses the auxiliary guide memberto retract away from the paper feed roller pairandin conjunction with the unlocking operation of opening/closing leversand