Patent ID: 6886909
Filing Date: 2005-05-03
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. An inkjet image forming apparatus capable of recording non-margin images on a recording medium by discharging ink from recording means to regions within as well as beyond edges of the recording medium, comprising: an ink absorbing material for receiving ink discharged at a position beyond the recording medium; a platen for supporting the recording medium, said platen having a holding portion to hold said ink absorbing material, wherein said holding portion is formed with a wall for holding a periphery of said ink absorbing material, and wherein said platen has a first opening through which the ink is received by said ink absorbing material, and a second opening open to a bottom surface of said ink absorbing material; and a rib being in contact with the bottom surface of said ink absorbing material, so that the ink disposed at a lower portion of said ink absorbing material moves downward along said rib and drips from said rib.