Patent ID: 9387681
Filing Date: 2016-07-12
CPC Classification: B41J

Claim Text:
1. A movable carriage unit for mounting a head for discharging ink, the movable carriage unit comprising: a carriage in which a mounting portion configured to mount the head is formed; a fixing member movable to a fixing position for fixing the head to the mounting portion and to a releasing position for releasing the fixation of the head; and an operating member configured to move between a first position and a second position in relation to the carriage and provided with a guide portion for guiding the head to the mounting portion, wherein, when the operating member moves to the first position, the operating member moves the fixing member to the releasing position and the guide portion is placed to a position where the guide portion is able to guide the head to the mounting portion while supporting the head from underneath, and wherein, when the operating member moves from the first position to the second position, the operating member moves the fixing member from the release position to the fixing position.