recording device

Abstract

If a light is provided at the ceiling of the paper discharge space only for the purpose of making the confirmation and the removal of the discharged paper easy, the requirement for confirming the recording result as early as possible before the recording is completed and strictly cannot be sufficiently satisfied. To solve this problem, a recording device is provided, characterized by comprising: a recording unit that records a medium; and an opposing portion that opposes a recording surface of the medium at a discharge position at which the medium recorded by the recording unit is discharged, the opposing portion including an optical member that is positioned at a position at which light emitted from a light-emitting portion is incident and radiates the incident light at least in a direction toward the recording surface. A detection unit is further provided, the detection unit being configured to be able to insert a tray on which the medium can be placed from a front surface of the device toward an upstream of a conveyance path of the medium, and detect that the tray is inserted to a conveyable position, and when it is detected by the detection unit that the tray is inserted to the conveyable position, a lighting state of the light-emitting portion is changed.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of patent application No. 202110230269.9, filed on March 2, 2021, entitled “Recording Device”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to a recording apparatus for recording media. Background Technology

[0003] In recording devices such as fax machines and printers, there is a known structure in which a paper ejection space is provided in the frame of the device for ejecting the paper of the recorded medium, and a lamp is provided to illuminate the paper ejection space as shown in Patent Document 1, since the paper ejection space is relatively dark.

[0004] In the structure described in Patent Document 1, when the paper is discharged onto the tray, a light is lit on the ceiling of the paper discharge space, thereby making it easy to confirm and remove the discharged paper, and also making it easy to notice that the paper has been discharged.

[0005] Existing technical documents

[0006] Patent documents

[0007] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 08-339107.

[0008] Depending on the user, sometimes it is desirable to confirm the recording results as early as possible, especially for users performing high-quality photo printing. Sometimes, it is desirable to confirm the recording result as early and rigorously as possible during the recording process to ensure it has achieved the desired quality. Furthermore, especially with serial printers, early confirmation that the recording result is not of the desired quality allows for the avoidance of unnecessary ink waste by stopping the recording process at that point.

[0009] However, in the structure described in the aforementioned Patent Document 1, the lamp is placed on the ceiling of the paper feeding space only to make it easier to check and remove the paper that has been fed out. This cannot fully meet the requirement of strictly checking the recording results as early as possible before the recording is completed. Summary of the Invention

[0010] The recording apparatus of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned technical problems is characterized by comprising: a recording unit for recording a medium; an opposing part that is opposite to the recording surface of the medium at a discharge position after the medium recorded by the recording unit is discharged; and a light-emitting part that irradiates light in the direction toward the recording surface, wherein the opposing part comprises an optical component located at the incident position of the light emitted from the light-emitting part and radiating the incident light at least in the direction toward the recording surface. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a 3D view of the printer with the paper receiving tray in the stowed position.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a 3D view of the printer with the paper receiving tray extended.

[0013] Figure 3 It is a diagram showing the paper feed path of the printer.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a magnified 3D view of the front surface of the printer with the front cover removed, exposing the substrate.

[0015] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the illumination range of the light-emitting part as viewed from the direction the paper is ejected.

[0016] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the illumination range of the light-emitting part as viewed from the width of the paper.

[0017] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the illumination range of the light-emitting part as viewed from the width of the paper.

[0018] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the paper detection unit and the reflector when the pallet is being transported.

[0019] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the positional relationship between the paper detection unit and the reflector when the pallet is being transported.

[0020] Symbol Explanation

[0021] 1. Inkjet printer; 2. Main body; 3. Scanner section; 4. Front cover; 5. Lower paper tray; 6. Paper hopper; 8. Tilting roller; 9. Top cover; 10. Feed roller; 11. Feed roller; 13. Conveyor roller pair; 14. Carriage; 15. Recording head; 16. Discharge roller pair; 17. Discharge outlet; 18. Paper receiving tray; 19. Front panel; 20. Optical part; 21. Optical component; 21a. Optical surface; 23. Light-emitting part; 24. Substrate; 27. Reflector; 28. Light shield; 30. Frame; 35. Control unit; 36. Paper detection unit; 40. Tray; 41. Reflector; P, Paper; R, Optical disc. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The present invention will now be briefly described.

[0023] The recording apparatus according to the first method is characterized by comprising: a recording unit for recording a medium; and a counter part that is opposite to the recording surface of the medium at a discharge position after the medium recorded by the recording unit is discharged, the counter part having an optical component located at the incident position of light emitted from the light-emitting unit and radiating the incident light at least in the direction toward the recording surface.

[0024] According to this method, the part opposite to the recording surface of the medium at the discharge position of the medium after being recorded by the recording unit is equipped with an optical component that is located at the incident position of light emitted from the light-emitting unit and radiates the incident light at least in the direction toward the recording surface. Therefore, the recording result can be clearly visually confirmed as early as possible before the recording is completed, and the user's needs can be appropriately met.

[0025] The second method is based on the first method, characterized in that, in the medium width direction, which is a direction intersecting the transport direction of the medium, the irradiation range of the optical component on the recording surface has a width that covers the entire area of ​​the recording surface of the medium of the first size.

[0026] According to this method, in the media width direction, which is the direction intersecting the transport direction of the media, the illumination range of the recording surface of the optical component has a width that covers the entire area of ​​the recording surface of the first-size medium, thus enabling the entire area of ​​the recording surface in the width direction to be illuminated, and allowing for more appropriate visual confirmation of the recording results.

[0027] The third approach is based on the first or second approach, characterized in that the optical component is a component with a surface opposite the recording surface formed as frosted glass and having light transmittance.

[0028] According to this method, the optical component is a light-transmitting component with a surface opposite to the recording surface formed as frosted glass, thus enabling the light emitted from the light-emitting part to diffuse over a wider range.

[0029] The fourth method is based on the first or second method, characterized in that the optical component is a light-transmitting component containing a light-diffusing agent.

[0030] According to this method, the optical component is a light-transmitting component containing a light-diffusing agent, thus enabling the light emitted from the light-emitting part to diffuse over a wider range.

[0031] The fifth method is based on any one of the first to fourth methods, characterized in that the distance between the recording surface and the optical component in a direction orthogonal to the recording surface is less than 30 mm.

[0032] According to this method, the distance between the recording surface and the optical component in a direction orthogonal to the recording surface is less than 30 mm, so that the recording result can be clearly visually confirmed at the discharge position.

[0033] The sixth method is based on any one of the first to fifth methods, characterized in that a pair of reflective sheets are provided to hold the light path emitted from the light-emitting part to the optical component.

[0034] According to this method, a pair of reflective sheets are provided to sandwich the light path emitted from the light-emitting part to the optical component, thus ensuring the amount of light irradiated from the optical component onto the recording surface.

[0035] The seventh method is based on the sixth method, characterized in that a light-shielding sheet is provided between the reflector sheet near the wall portion forming the front surface of the recording device and the wall portion of the pair of reflector sheets.

[0036] According to this method, a light-shielding sheet is provided between the reflector sheet near the wall portion forming the front surface of the recording device and the wall portion of the pair of reflectors, thereby suppressing light leakage from the wall portion to the front of the device.

[0037] The eighth method is based on any one of the first to seventh methods, characterized in that the light-emitting part emits light at least during the period from when the front end of the medium reaches the position opposite to the opposite part until the rear end of the medium leaves the position opposite to the opposite part.

[0038] According to this method, the light-emitting part emits light at least during the period from when the front end of the medium reaches the position opposite to the opposite part until the rear end of the medium leaves the position opposite to the opposite part, thus enabling proper visual confirmation of the overall recording results.

[0039] The ninth method is based on the eighth method, characterized in that it is capable of switching between a first recording mode that records the medium with a first recording quality and a second recording mode that records the medium with a quality higher than the first recording quality, wherein in the first recording mode, no light emission from the light-emitting part is performed, and in the second recording mode, light emission from the light-emitting part is performed.

[0040] According to this method, when the necessity of visually confirming the recording results is low, the light emitted from the light-emitting part is not performed, thus achieving power saving.

[0041] The tenth method is based on any one of the first to ninth methods, characterized in that it further includes a detection unit configured to insert a tray capable of holding a medium from the front surface of the device upstream of the medium transport path, and to detect that the tray has been inserted into a transportable position. When the detection unit detects that the tray has been inserted into the transportable position, the illumination state of the light-emitting part changes.

[0042] According to this method, when the detection unit detects that the tray has been inserted into the transportable position, the illumination state of the light-emitting part changes, thus notifying the user that the tray has been inserted into the transportable position, thereby improving the user's convenience.

[0043] The eleventh method is based on any one of the first to ninth methods, characterized in that it includes a media receiving tray, which can be switched by the power of a motor to a stored state in the main body of the device containing the recording unit and an unfolded state protruding from the main body of the device. The media receiving tray receives media discharged to the outside of the main body of the device in the unfolded state or in the state of protruding from the main body of the device from the stored state to the unfolded state. The light-emitting part emits light when the media receiving tray moves from the stored state to the unfolded state.

[0044] The present invention will now be described in detail.

[0045] It should be noted that in each figure, the direction along the X-axis is the width direction of the device, which is the direction intersecting with the paper feeding direction of paper, which is an example of a medium, i.e., the paper width direction. The -X direction is the right direction when viewed from the user's perspective with the front surface of the device facing the user, and the +X direction is the same left direction.

[0046] Additionally, the direction along the Y-axis is the device depth direction, the +Y direction is the direction from the back of the device toward the front surface, and the -Y direction is the direction from the front surface of the device toward the back. The +Y direction is the paper discharge direction from the discharge port 17 after recording. In this embodiment, the side with the front cover 4 among the surrounding sides of the device is called the front surface of the device.

[0047] Additionally, the direction along the Z-axis is the vertical direction, the +Z direction is vertically upward, and the -Z direction is vertically downward.

[0048] It should be noted that the direction of the transported medium is sometimes referred to as "downstream" and its opposite direction as "upstream".

[0049] exist Figure 1 as well as Figure 2In this context, an inkjet printer 1, as an example of a recording device, is a so-called multifunction printer that has a scanner unit 3 on the upper part of the main body 2. Hereinafter, the inkjet printer 1 will be simply referred to as printer 1.

[0050] The scanner unit 3 is configured to rotate relative to the device body 2, and by rotating, it can acquire... Figure 1 The diagram shows the closed state and the open state (not shown). The scanner unit 3 is equipped with a document tray 3b (see reference 3b). Figure 3 ) The original manuscript cover 3a is opened and closed.

[0051] An upper cover 9 is provided on the back side of the main body 2 of the device relative to the original cover 3a. When the upper cover 9 is opened, as... Figure 3 As shown, paper can be placed into the paper hopper 6. The paper placed in the paper hopper 6 comes into contact with the feed roller 11 due to the rising of the paper hopper 6, and is fed downstream by the rotation of the feed roller 11. Figure 3 In the diagram, symbol T2 represents the feed path of the paper fed from the paper hopper 6.

[0052] Return to Figure 1 and Figure 2 A front cover 4 is provided below the front surface of the main body 2. The front cover 4 is configured to rotate relative to the lower paper feed tray 5 located at the lower part of the main body 2. By rotating, it is possible to obtain... Figure 1 The closed state as shown and as Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 It is opened as shown.

[0053] When the front cover 4 is opened, the discharge port 17 for discharging the recorded paper is exposed, and the paper receiving tray 18 for receiving the paper discharged from the discharge port 17 is also exposed.

[0054] The paper receiving tray 18 can receive power from a motor (not shown) to achieve a stored state inside the main body 2, and as... Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 The unfolded state protrudes from the main body 2 of the device as shown. In this embodiment, the paper receiving tray 18 is configured to include: a first tray 18c; a second tray 18b, which is located in the unfolded state at a position closer to the first tray 18c in the +Y direction; and a third tray 18a, which is located in the unfolded state at a position closer to the second tray 18b in the +Y direction.

[0055] It should be noted that the paper receiving tray 18 can receive the discharged paper even when it is in the middle of the displacement from the above-mentioned stored state to the above-mentioned unfolded state.

[0056] The following is for reference Figure 3Further explanation of the paper transport path. The paper contained in the lower paper tray 5 located at the bottom of the main body 2 is fed out in the -Y direction by the feed roller 10. The symbol T1 indicates the feed path of the paper fed out from the lower paper tray 5.

[0057] A flip roller 8 is provided above the feed roller 10. Paper fed from the lower paper tray 5 or paper hopper 6 receives conveying force from the flip roller 8 and is conveyed toward the conveying roller pair 13 located in the +Y direction relative to the flip roller 8.

[0058] Then, the paper is conveyed by the conveyor rollers 13 to the area opposite the recording head 15, i.e., the recording area.

[0059] As an example of a recording unit, a recording head 15 is mounted on a carriage 14, which reciprocates in the X-axis direction via a power source (not shown). The recording head 15 ejects ink onto the paper as the carriage 14 moves.

[0060] Then, the recorded paper is discharged through the discharge roller pair 16 toward the paper receiving tray 18.

[0061] Next, the discharge port 17 will be further explained. The discharge port 17 is the discharge position for discharging the paper recorded by the recording head 15 in the Y-axis direction.

[0062] The upper edge of the outlet 17 is formed by the opposing part 20, which is opposite to the recording surface of the paper on which the record is made.

[0063] Relative part 20, such as Figures 4-6 As shown, it is configured to include an optical component 21. The optical component 21 is mounted on the frame 30 in such a way that it is located at the center of the area through which the paper passes in the X-axis direction, i.e., the paper width direction. In other words, the center position of the discharged paper in the paper width direction is approximately the same as the center position of the optical component 21 in the X-axis direction.

[0064] The optical component 21 is formed of a light-transmitting material and functions as a lens. In this embodiment, the optical component 21 is formed of a colorless and transparent resin material, and the opposing surface 21a opposite to the recording surface of the paper is formed as frosted glass.

[0065] A light-emitting portion 23 is provided in the +Z direction relative to the optical component 21. In this embodiment, the light-emitting portion 23 is composed of a white LED. Furthermore, in this embodiment, two light-emitting portions 23 are provided on the substrate 24 at intervals in the X-axis direction, i.e., the paper width direction. The two light-emitting portions 23 are configured to be symmetrically positioned relative to the center position of the optical component 21 in the X-axis direction, i.e., the paper width direction.

[0066] The light-emitting part 23 is directed towards the optical component 21. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The light is emitted in the direction indicated by arrow Q. In other words, the optical component 21 is located at the point where the light emitted from the light-emitting unit 23 is incident. The optical component 21 radiates the incident light toward the recording surface of the paper. The light radiated from the optical component 21 toward the recording surface of the paper is as follows: Figure 5 As shown, it expands in the width direction of the paper, and as... Figure 6 As shown, it extends in the paper transport direction.

[0067] like Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, reflective sheets 27 are provided upstream and downstream of the paper transport direction relative to the light path emitted from the light-emitting unit 23. In other words, a pair of reflective sheets 27 are provided in a manner that sandwiches the light path emitted from the light-emitting unit 23. The reflective sheets 27 extend from the position of the light-emitting unit 23 to the upper surface position of the optical component 21 in the Z-axis direction. In addition, the reflective sheets 27 cover approximately the entire area of ​​the optical component 21 in the X-axis direction. The reflective sheets 27 can be made of, for example, a white sheet material.

[0068] Additionally, a light-shielding sheet 28 is provided between the reflective sheet 27 and the front panel 19 on the side closest to the front panel 19. In this embodiment, the size of the light-shielding sheet 28 in the X-axis and Z-axis directions is the same as that of the reflective sheet 27. The light-shielding sheet 28 can be made of, for example, a black sheet material.

[0069] Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 The following situation is shown: Paper receiving tray 18 is in... Figure 2 The protruding state shown is an example of A4-sized paper being discharged into the paper receiving tray 18 with its short side facing outwards as the paper width direction. A4-sized paper is an example of a first-size medium. Figure 5 and Figure 6 In this context, the symbol P represents A4 size paper. Additionally, in... Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the diagram, the symbol S represents the irradiation range of light emitted from the optical component 21 toward the recording surface of the paper.

[0070] By forming the opposing surface 21a into a frosted glass shape, light emitted from the light-emitting part 23 and incident on the optical component 21 diffuses along the width direction of the paper inside the optical component 21 and radiates toward the recording surface of the paper. In this embodiment, the radiating range has a width covering the entire area of ​​the short side of the A4 size paper P.

[0071] It should be noted that, in Figure 5 as well as Figure 6In this diagram, the symbol H1 represents the distance between the paper receiving tray 18 and the optical component 21 in the Z-axis direction, that is, the direction orthogonal to the recording surface of the paper. The distance H1 can be set to, for example, 30 mm or less. Thus, the distance between the recording surface of the paper and the optical component 21 is 30 mm or less.

[0072] Furthermore, the printer 1 according to this embodiment is configured to insert a tray capable of holding an optical disc, an example of a medium, from the front surface of the device upstream of the paper transport path. Figure 7 In the diagram, symbol 40 is a tray for holding an optical disc R. The tray 40 can be inserted upstream of the paper transport path while placed on the paper receiving tray 18 in its stored state. When the inserted tray 40's front end in the -Y direction is conveyed by the transport roller pair 13 (see reference...) Figure 3 During clamping, the tray 40 is conveyed by the conveyor roller pair 13 in the -Y direction, and then in the +Y direction, enabling recording to the optical disc R.

[0073] Furthermore, in Figure 7 In the diagram, symbol H2 represents the distance between the recording surface of the optical disc R and the optical component 21. The distance H2 is greater than... Figure 6 Since the interval H1 shown is small, the interval H2 is also less than 30mm, more specifically less than 10mm.

[0074] As described above, the opposing part 20 at the discharge position of the paper after being recorded by the recording head 15 is provided with an optical component 21 opposite to the recording surface of the paper. The optical component is located at the incident position of the light emitted from the light-emitting part 23 and is arranged opposite to the recording surface of the paper. It radiates the incident light at least in the direction toward the recording surface of the paper, so that the recording result can be clearly visually confirmed as early as possible before the recording is completed, and the user's needs can be appropriately met.

[0075] Furthermore, the illumination range of the optical component 21 on the recording surface of the paper has a width that covers the entire recording surface of the first-size paper in the paper width direction, thus enabling more appropriate visual confirmation of the recording results. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first-size paper is defined as A4 size paper, but it is not limited to this.

[0076] It should be noted that if the first size of paper is the largest size that can be transported, then all sizes of paper can be irradiated across the entire width direction.

[0077] In addition, in this embodiment, the optical component 21 is a light-transmitting component with its opposite surface 21a, which is frosted glass-like, facing the recording surface of the paper, so that the light emitted from the light-emitting part 23 can diffuse to a wider range.

[0078] Alternatively, as a means of diffusing the light emitted from the light-emitting part 23 to a wider range, the optical component 21 can be formed from a light-transmitting component containing a light diffusing agent instead of making the opposing surface 21a into a frosted glass shape, or the optical component 21 can be formed from a light-transmitting component containing a light diffusing agent in addition to making the opposing surface 21a into a frosted glass shape.

[0079] As light diffusing agents, barium sulfate, calcium carbonate, silicon dioxide, magnesium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, synthetic silica, glass beads, etc. can be used.

[0080] Furthermore, the means to diffuse the light emitted from the light-emitting part 23 to a wider range are certainly not limited to setting the opposite surface 21a as frosted glass or using a diffusing agent.

[0081] In addition, in this embodiment, the distance between the recording surface and the optical component 21 in the direction orthogonal to the recording surface of the paper is set to 30 mm or less, so that the recording result can be clearly visually confirmed at the paper ejection position.

[0082] It should be noted that if the amount of light reaching the recording surface is sufficient, the distance between the recording surface and the optical component 21 can also be greater than 30 mm.

[0083] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a pair of reflective sheets 27 are provided to sandwich the light path emitted from the light-emitting unit 23 to the optical component 21, thus ensuring the amount of light illuminating the recording surface of the paper from the optical component 21. It should be noted that if sufficient light can be ensured even without using the reflective sheets 27, the reflective sheets 27 can be omitted.

[0084] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a light-shielding sheet 28 is provided between the reflective sheet 27 of the front panel 19, which is located near the wall portion of the front surface of the forming apparatus, and the front panel 19, thereby suppressing light leakage from the front panel 19 to the front of the device. It should be noted that if the light-shielding rate of the front panel 19 is high and it is difficult to visually confirm that light is leaking to the outside of the device through the front panel 19, the light-shielding sheet 28 may be omitted.

[0085] It should be noted that the control unit 35 (refer to the control unit for controlling the light emission of the light-emitting unit 23 and the recording onto the paper) controls the light emission of the light-emitting unit 23. Figure 8 , Figure 9 Preferably, light is emitted at least during the period from when the front end of the paper reaches the position opposite to the opposing portion 20 until the rear end of the paper leaves the position opposite to the opposing portion 20. This allows for proper visual confirmation of the overall recording result. It should be noted that the control unit 35 can utilize the paper detection unit 36 ​​described later (see [reference]). Figure 8 , Figure 9 The detection signal is used to determine the position of the paper in the paper feeding direction.

[0086] Alternatively, the light can be emitted from the moment a printing instruction is received, the moment paper feeding begins, or the moment recording begins. The same applies to recording onto an optical disc, as explained later.

[0087] In addition, in this embodiment, the paper receiving tray 18 is powered by a motor (not shown) and can be stored in the device body 2 in a stored state and in an unfolded state protruding from the device body 2. Therefore, it can also start emitting light at the timing when the paper receiving tray 18 moves from the stored state to the unfolded state, or at the timing when it switches to the unfolded state.

[0088] Alternatively, the light emission can be stopped when the paper receiving tray 18 is removed, based on the presence of a sensor that detects whether there is paper on the paper receiving tray 18.

[0089] Furthermore, the control unit 35 can also switch between a first recording mode that records paper with a first recording quality and a second recording mode that records paper with a quality higher than the first recording quality. In this case, the control unit 35 can prevent the light-emitting unit 23 from emitting light in the first recording mode and activate the light-emitting unit 23 from emitting light in the second recording mode. Thus, when there is little need to visually confirm the recording results, the light-emitting unit 23 is not activated, thereby saving power.

[0090] In addition, when the control unit 35 is conveying the tray 40, which can hold an optical disc R as an example of a medium, it can also control the light-emitting unit 23 as follows.

[0091] A paper detection unit 36 ​​is provided upstream of the conveyor roller pair 13 in the paper transport path, and the detection signal changes as the front and rear ends of the paper pass by. The paper detection unit 36 ​​is an example of a detection unit and can be composed of, for example, an optical sensor.

[0092] The tray 40 is entirely black, and a reflector 41 is provided near its end in the -Y direction. Therefore, when the tray 40 is inserted in the -Y direction, as if from... Figure 8 Towards Figure 9 The change shown indicates that the reflector 41 reaches the paper detection unit 36, thereby enabling the control unit 35 to detect that the tray 40 has been clamped by the conveyor roller pair 13.

[0093] In this structure, when the control unit 35 detects that the tray 40 has been inserted into a position that can be transported, i.e., the position held by the transport roller pair 13, based on the detection signal of the paper detection unit 36, the control unit 35 can change the lighting state of the light-emitting unit 23.

[0094] For example, the light-emitting part 23 can be turned off before the tray 40 reaches the position where it can be transported, and can be turned on when the tray 40 reaches the position where it can be transported. Or, conversely, the light-emitting part 23 can be turned on before the tray 40 reaches the position where it can be transported, and can be turned off when the tray 40 reaches the position where it can be transported.

[0095] Users can know that the tray 40 has reached a position where it can be transported by observing the changes in the illumination state of the light-emitting part 23, thus improving the user's convenience.

[0096] It should be noted that, instead of such control, an alignment mark is pre-set on the tray 40, and the user determines that the tray 40 has reached the position where it is illuminated by light from the optical component 21 based on the alignment mark.

[0097] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the invention as described in the claims, which are of course also included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A recording device, characterized in that, have: The recording unit records the medium using an inkjet printing method; The opposing part is located at the discharge position of the medium after it has been recorded by the recording unit, opposite to the recording surface of the medium. as well as The light-emitting part illuminates light in the direction of the recording surface. The opposing portion includes an optical component located at the point where light emitted from the light-emitting portion is incident, and radiates the incident light at least in a direction toward the recording surface. The recording device further includes a detection unit configured to insert a tray capable of holding a medium upstream of the medium transport path from the front surface of the device, and to detect that the tray has been inserted into a transportable position. When the detection unit detects that the tray has been inserted into the transportable position, the illumination state of the light-emitting part changes. The upper edge of the discharge port for the paper after recording is formed by the opposite part.

2. A recording device, characterized in that, have: The recording unit records the medium using an inkjet printing method; The opposing part is located at the discharge position of the medium after it has been recorded by the recording unit, opposite to the recording surface of the medium. as well as The light-emitting part illuminates light in the direction of the recording surface. The opposing portion includes an optical component located at the point where light emitted from the light-emitting portion is incident, and radiates the incident light at least in a direction toward the recording surface. The recording device also includes a media receiving tray, which can be switched by a motor between a retracted state where it is housed within the main body of the device containing the recording unit and an unfolded state where it protrudes from the main body of the device. In the unfolded state, or in the state where it protrudes from the main body of the device from the retracted state, the media receiving tray receives media discharged toward the outside of the main body of the device. The light-emitting part emits light during the timing of the media receiving tray shifting from the stored state to the unfolded state. The upper edge of the discharge port for the paper after recording is formed by the opposite part.

3. The recording device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The recording device is equipped with a sensor that detects whether there is media on the media receiving tray. When it is detected that the media on the media receiving tray has been removed, the light-emitting part is turned off.

4. The recording device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The optical component is a light-transmitting component whose surface opposite the recording surface is formed as frosted glass.

5. The recording device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The optical component is a light-transmitting component containing a light-diffusing agent.

6. The recording device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The distance between the recording surface and the optical component in a direction orthogonal to the recording surface is less than 30 mm.

7. The recording device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, A pair of reflective sheets are provided to hold the light path emitted from the light-emitting part to the optical component.

8. The recording device according to claim 7, characterized in that, A light-shielding sheet is provided between the reflector sheet near the wall portion forming the front surface of the recording device and the wall portion of the pair of reflectors.

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