Patent ID: 7731321
Filing Date: 2010-06-08
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. An image recording apparatus comprising: at least one recording unit that includes a nozzle array constituted by a plurality of nozzles and a nozzle array drive unit for driving the nozzle array; a conveyance mechanism for supporting and conveying a recording medium, which is conveyed from an upstream area of a conveyance path and on which a recording process is performed by jetting ink from the plurality of nozzles; a recovery mechanism comprising a recovery unit for performing a recovery process for recovering from clogging or contamination of the ink in the nozzle array; a conveyance abnormality detection unit for detecting an abnormality in the supporting and conveying of the recording medium performed by the conveyance mechanism; and a power control unit for controlling a supply of power to the nozzle array drive unit, wherein the ink has conductivity, and wherein when the conveyance abnormality detection unit detects an occurrence of an abnormality in the supporting and conveying of the recording medium that is performed by the conveyance mechanism in the recording process or when the recovery unit makes contact with the nozzle array for the recovery of the nozzle array in the recovery process, the power control unit performs control so as to shut off power supply to the nozzle array drive unit only.