Patent ID: 9044979
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. An inkjet recording apparatus comprising: a conveying unit configured to convey a recording medium in a conveyance direction; a recording head having an ejection port portion for ejecting ink onto a recording medium; a carriage having the recording head removably mounted therein, the carriage being movable in a direction crossing to the conveyance direction, the carriage being movable to a replacement position at which the recording head is ready for replacement, the replacement position being located in an area which allows the recording medium to pass therethrough; a platen configured to support the recording medium at a position facing the recording head; and a contacting rib provided on the platen at a position that faces a portion of the recording head other than the ejection port portion when the carriage having the recording head mounted therein is moved to the replacement position, wherein the contacting rib extends on the platen in the conveyance direction.