Patent ID: 8995849
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: B41J,B65H,G03G

Abstract:
1. A printing apparatus, comprising: a printing section configured to print an image on a paper at a printing position; a paper feed section configured to hold papers to be printed by the printing section; a paper discharge section configured to hold the papers that have been printed by the printing section; a transport route which extends from the paper feed section to the paper discharge section via the printing position; a transport mechanism configured to transport the papers along the transport route; a pickup mechanism which is provided on the transport route between the paper feed section and the printing section, and which is configured to pick up the paper from the paper feed section; a first paper sensor which is provided on the transport route between the pickup mechanism and the printing section, and which is configured to detect passing of the papers; a second paper sensor which is provided on the transport route between the first paper sensor and the paper discharge section, and which is configured to detect passing of the papers; and a controller configured to control the transport mechanism, the printing section, and the pickup mechanism to perform a printing operation by a plurality of printing modes including a first printing mode and a second printing mode, wherein the controller is further configured to: