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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2012
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2011
Naokazu Tanahashi, Nagoya, JP;
Shingo Ito, Kasugai, JP;
Shota Iijima, Nagoya, JP;
Yasuhira Ota, Yatomi, JP;
Iwane Sano, Nagoya, JP;
Naokazu Tanahashi, Nagoya, JP;
Shingo Ito, Kasugai, JP;
Shota Iijima, Nagoya, JP;
Yasuhira Ota, Yatomi, JP;
Iwane Sano, Nagoya, JP;
Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken, JP;
Abstract
An image printing apparatus includes a printing unit and a supporting member opposing the printing unit and having a supporting surface for supporting the printing medium. The image printing apparatus further includes a first pair of rollers disposed upstream of the printing unit, a second pair of rollers and a third pair of rollers which are disposed downstream of the printing unit. The image printing apparatus further includes a guide member disposed between the second pair of rollers and the third pair of rollers. The guide member includes a guide portion which guides the printing medium transported by the second pair of rollers. The guide member is configured to pivot between a slanting position and a laying position.