Patent ID: 6830314
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
An inkjet recording apparatus that records an image on recording medium, the recording medium being fed in a predetermined direction which is perpendicular to a width direction of the recording medium, said inkjet recording apparatus comprising:at least one inkjet head having a plurality of groups of nozzles that eject the ink; and a platen closely arranged to face said at least one inkjet head, said platen having a main body, wherein said plurality of groups are arranged in a width direction of the recording medium with predetermined clearances therebetween, wherein parts of said plurality of groups overlap when viewed from a direction in which the recording medium is fed so that said plurality of groups are continuously provided as a whole, and wherein a plurality of protrusions are formed on said main body of said platen at locations facing said clearances between said plurality of groups of said inkjet head.