Patent ID: 8480212
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A printing apparatus comprising: a carriage capable of mounting an ink ejecting print head; an ink storage device for storing the ink; an ink supply device to supply the ink from the ink storage device to the print head by activating a drive source to deliver air into the ink storage device for its pressurization; and a cover covering at least a part of a member, the member being adapted to cover the print head when closed; wherein an operation of the drive source causes the cover to be opened and closed; wherein an operation of the drive source causes the ink storage device to be pressurized and the cover to be closed; wherein an operation of the drive source causes the pressure in the ink storage device to be released and the cover to be opened; wherein, when the ink supply device is delivering air to the ink storage device for its pressurization, the cover cannot be opened.