Patent ID: 8540443
Filing Date: 2013-09-24
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A printer that divides a roll recording medium in a length direction to set one printing target range, the printer comprising: a conveyance unit configured to nip and simultaneously convey the roll recording medium; a print unit configured to print an image by sequentially transferring a plurality of color inks on the recording medium while nipping the recording medium conveyed by the conveyance unit; a decurling unit disposed between the conveyance unit and the print unit, and configured to include a raised portion that decurls the recording medium by contacting the recording medium conveyed by the conveyance unit; and a control unit configured to control the conveyance unit to convey the recording medium to a waiting position after ending the transfer of one color ink, wherein the waiting position is a position where an area on a leading edge side of the recording medium is in contact with the raised portion, and wherein the waiting position is different within the area on the leading edge side for each of the color inks.