Patent ID: 8328327
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A liquid ejection apparatus, comprising: a liquid ejection head which ejects photo-curable liquid from nozzles; a first light applicator which applies light to an ejection target having received liquid ejected by the liquid ejection head; a waste tank which reserves therein liquid discharged from the liquid ejection head; a second light applicator which applies light to liquid in the waste tank; and a support member which supports the ejection target from a side opposite to the liquid ejection head and the first light applicator, wherein the first light applicator also serves as the second light applicator, wherein the waste tank is disposed opposite to the first light applicator with the support member interposed therebetween, and wherein the support member is configured so that light applied from the first light applicator to the support member passes through the support member and reaches a position opposite to the first light applicator with the support member interposed therebetween.