Patent ID: 7585042
Filing Date: 2009-09-08
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A method for printing up to an edge of a printing medium using a dot recording device, wherein the dot recording device comprises a dot recording head equipped with a plurality of nozzles for ejecting ink drops; and a platen for supporting the printing medium, the method comprising: providing graphic data in which an image to be recorded on the printing medium is set to the outside of the printing medium, beyond the edge on which the edge portion process is performed; performing an edge portion process, when recording dots at a leading edge or trailing edge of the printing medium, wherein the number of nozzles used during the edge portion process is less than a total number of the plurality of nozzles, the edge portion process comprising: performing a midsectional process, when recording dots in a midsectional portion of the printing medium, wherein the midsectional process uses a greater number of nozzles than are used in the edge portion process, the midsectional process comprises: