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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2015
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Hiroki Shinagawa, Matsumoto, JP;
Ryuji Moriyama, Matsumoto, JP;
Seiko Epson Corporation, , JP;
Abstract
A recording device and control method execute a printhead retraction operation at an appropriate speed when a paper jam occurs, make removing jammed paper easy, and prevent problems from pieces of paper left inside the recording device. The printerretracts the head carriageto the home position HP or away position AP when a paper jam occurs. The retraction distance is calculated, and a retraction speed determined based on a speed control table. If the retraction speed is low, there is little chance of pulling on the jammed paper P and making removal of the jammed paper P difficult. If the retraction distance is long, changing retraction speed to a high speed during the retraction operation shortens time of the retraction operation. Therefore, there is little chance of the user tearing the jammed paper P, and little chance of problems caused by pieces of paper left inside.