Patent ID: 6109805
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: B41J,B65H

Abstract:
A recording apparatus comprising:an apparatus body;an open/close cover mounted on the apparatus body so as to pivot between an open position and a close position on a pivot thereof;a conveying path provided in the apparatus body;a roll of recording paper supported by the open/close cover rotatably about a rotation axis thereof, recording paper from the roll of recording paper being conveyed through the conveying path; andrecording means for recording information on the recording paper conveyed through the conveying path,wherein the open/close cover is provided with braking force applying means for applying braking force to the roll of recording paper, and the roll of recording paper is pivoted in unison with the open/close cover by an effect of the braking force applying means when the open/close cover is pivoted from the open position to the close position, whereby the roll of recording paper is rotated in a direction for rewinding the recording paper pulled out therefrom.