Patent ID: 8210637
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. An inkjet recording apparatus capable of recording an image on a recording medium by ejecting ink from a recording head to the recording medium to which liquid that reacts with the ink has been applied by an application unit, comprising: a first transfer passage having the application unit disposed therein, for transferring the recording medium, to which the liquid has been applied by the application unit, to a position facing the recording head; a second transfer passage for transferring the recording medium, to which the liquid is not applied, to the position facing the recording head; a storage unit configured to store the liquid to be supplied to the application unit; a determination unit configured to determine whether the first transfer passage or the second transfer passage is selected to be used, and to determine whether an amount of liquid stored in the storage unit is less than a designated amount; and a control unit configured to prohibit use of the first transfer passage in a case where the determination unit determines that the first transfer passage is selected and the amount of liquid is less than the designated amount.