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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 01, 2010
Ryoji Okuno, Yokohama, JP;
Ryoji Okuno, Yokohama, JP;
Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A printer is provided that includes a conveyance unit configured to nip and simultaneously convey the roll recording medium; a print unit configured to print an image by sequentially transferring a plurality of color inks on the recording medium while nipping the recording medium conveyed by the conveyance unit; a decurling unit disposed between the conveyance unit and the print unit, and configured to include a raised portion that decurls the recording medium by contacting the recording medium conveyed by the conveyance unit; and a control unit configured to control the conveyance unit to convey the recording medium to a waiting position after ending the transfer of one color ink, wherein the waiting position is a position where an area on a leading edge side of the recording medium is in contact with the raised portion.