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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 22, 2018
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2014
Seiko Epson Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Hiroyuki Nakayama, Shiojiri, JP;
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
Provided is a conveyance device including a roll storage unit that stores a continuous sheet conveyance medium in a roll, a tractor that sequentially engages engaging parts in engagement holes formed along the length of the conveyance medium and conveys the conveyance medium stored in the roll storage unit, a roll drive unit that delivers the conveyance medium stored in the roll storage unit toward the tractor, a slack detection unit that detects slack in the conveyance medium between the roll storage unit and the tractor, and a control unit that controls the roll drive unit based on the detection value of the slack detection unit.