Patent ID: 8061797

Claim:
An image recording apparatus having a both-side printing function for ejecting ink to record first and second images on a first face and a second face of a recording medium, respectively, the image recording apparatus comprising: a conveying unit which conveys the recording medium; a driving unit which drives the conveying unit; a sensor which operates by supplied electric power; a conveying path along which the recording medium is conveyed when the conveying unit is driven by the driving unit; a holding unit which is provided on the conveying path and holds a part of the recording medium; and a controller which, after the first image is recorded on the first face of the recording medium, but before the second image is recorded on the second face of the recording medium, controls the image recording apparatus to enter a power saving mode that interrupts power supply to at least the driving unit and the sensor when the recording medium is held by the holding unit.