Patent ID: 8733887
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A droplet ejecting device comprising: a droplet ejecting head having a nozzle surface at which a plurality of nozzles that eject droplets are formed; an applying member applying a cleaning liquid to the nozzle surface; a wiping member disposed so as to be spaced apart from the applying member, and moving relative to the nozzle surface while contacting the nozzle surface, and wiping-off the cleaning liquid applied to the nozzle surface; a unit for moving that moves (i) the droplet ejecting head, and (ii) the applying member and the wiping member, relative to one another; and a waste liquid tray to receive cleaning liquid that falls due to gravity from the nozzle surface after the cleaning liquid is applied to the nozzle surface by the applying member, the waste liquid tray disposed at a position facing the nozzle surface, wherein the applying member is disposed at a side nearer to the waste liquid tray than to the wiping member.