Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240286420). PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract

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PRINTING APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

RYUTARO Taira of Kanagawa (JP)

TAKESHI Koda of Kanagawa (JP)

TOSHIRO Sugiyama of Kanagawa (JP)

TAKAYUKI Okamoto of Kanagawa (JP)

SHINYA Asano of Tokyo (JP)

PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240286420 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS

The abstract describes a printing apparatus with a movable drying unit and supporting unit for drying print media.

  • The drying unit can be moved to a first operating position to dry print media and a retracted position.
  • The supporting unit faces the drying unit and can independently move to support print media in a second operating position and a retracted position.

Potential Applications: - Printing industry for faster drying of print media. - Publishing houses for efficient printing processes.

Problems Solved: - Ensures quick and effective drying of print media. - Allows for better support of print media during the drying process.

Benefits: - Improved efficiency in printing operations. - Enhanced print quality due to proper drying of media.

Commercial Applications: - Printing companies can increase their productivity. - Manufacturers of printing equipment can offer more advanced solutions.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the movable drying unit improve the printing process? 2. What are the advantages of having a supporting unit for print media drying?

Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in printing technology for improved drying processes.


Original Abstract Submitted

a printing apparatus includes a drying unit configured to be movable to a first operating position where a print medium subjected to printing by a printing unit is dried, and to a first retracted position retracted from the first operating position. the apparatus also includes a supporting unit provided facing the drying unit and configured to be movable independently of the drying unit to a second operating position where the print medium to be dried by the drying unit is supported, and to a second retracted position retracted from the second operating position.