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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 19, 2002
Applicants:
Katsuyuki Endo, Matsumoto, JP;
Hideki Furihata, Okaya, JP;
Inventors:
Katsuyuki Endo, Matsumoto, JP;
Hideki Furihata, Okaya, JP;
Assignee:
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H04N 1/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Problem To provide technology for preventing a drop in image scanning quality due to penetration of external light and contact with an ink ribbon. Means of Resolution A scanner unitaccording to the present invention has a scanner headand a support memberfor supporting this scanner head. The scanner headhas a scanning surfacefor scanning with the paper supported pressed by scanner feed roller. A stepped support parthaving support surfacestopositioned to the scanner feed rollerside of the scanning surfaceis disposed to the edge of the scanning surface