recording device

Abstract

In an open position in which a part of a main body housed in a housing is exposed to the outside of the housing, a pump portion is likely to be exposed. A recording device (11) includes: a recording portion (48) that performs recording by ejecting ink onto a medium; a pump portion (72) that sucks waste liquid discharged from the recording portion (48) in maintenance of the recording portion (48); a wall portion (66); a main body (21) that is provided with the recording portion (48), the pump portion (72), and the wall portion (66); and a housing (20) that houses the main body (21), the main body (21) being provided in the housing (20) so as to be displaceable in a depth direction between a closed position in which the main body (21) is housed in the housing (20) and an open position in which the main body (21) protrudes from the housing (20) and a part of the main body (21) is exposed from the housing (20), the wall portion (66) being provided so as to hide at least a part of the pump portion (72) that is exposed when the main body (21) is in the open position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to recording devices. Background Technology

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an inkjet recording apparatus as an example of a recording device that uses an inkjet recording head to record on a recording sheet. The recording sheet is an example of a medium. Furthermore, in this inkjet recording apparatus, it is disclosed that a base holding the inkjet recording head can be moved to a position housed within a housing, and that a portion of the base housed within the housing is outside the housing. The base is an example of a main body. Additionally, it is disclosed that a pump is disposed on the base, which performs recovery processing for ink ejection abnormalities by drawing ink from the inkjet recording head. The pump is an example of a pump unit.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-305572

[0004] However, in the inkjet recording device of Patent Document 1, a portion of the base housed within the housing is located outside the housing, potentially exposing the pump to the outside. As a result, easy access to the pump by the user can lead to defects such as ink leakage. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The recording device includes: a recording unit for recording by spraying liquid onto a medium; a pump unit for collecting waste liquid discharged from the recording unit during maintenance; a wall portion; a main body having the recording unit, the pump unit, and the wall portion; and a housing for housing the main body, the main body being disposed in the housing in a manner displaceable between a closed position and an open position along a depth direction intersecting the vertical direction, the closed position being a position in which the main body is housed in the housing, and the open position being a position in which the main body protrudes from the housing and a portion of the main body is exposed from the housing, wherein, when viewed from a width direction intersecting the depth direction, the wall portion is positioned to conceal at least a portion of the pump unit that is exposed when the main body is in the open position. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the recording device with its main body in the closed position.

[0007] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the recording device with its main body in the open position.

[0008] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the recording device with its main body in the open position.

[0009] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the recording device.

[0010] Figure 5 This is a side view showing the front surface of the recording device.

[0011] Figure 6 It is shown Figure 5 A schematic sectional view of section VI-VI shown.

[0012] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing the main body of the recording device.

[0013] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing the main body of the recording device.

[0014] Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing the main body of the recording device.

[0015] Figure 10 This is a schematic top view showing the maintenance section.

[0016] Figure 11 This is a schematic partial side view showing the main body of the recording device.

[0017] Figure 12 This is a schematic partial side view showing the main body of the recording device.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0019] 11…Recording device, 12…Front surface, 13…Rear side, 14…Left side, 15…Right side, 16…Bottom surface, 17…Top surface, 20…Housing, 21…Main body, 22…Base plate, 22A…Upper surface, 26…Housing frame, 31…Receiving capacity viewing unit, 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D, 32E, 32F…Viewing windows, 33…Operation panel, 34…Operation unit, 35…Display unit, 36…Indicator light, 37… 37A… Rotating shaft, 37B… Paper tray, 38… Discharge outlet, 39… Handling part, 40… Liquid containment part, 41… Containment chamber, 42… Liquid inlet, 43… Cover, 44… First cover, 45… Waste liquid containment assembly part, 46… Waste liquid containment body, 47… Containment body fixing part, 48… Recording part, 49… Conveyor path, 50… Second cover, 51… Carriage, 52… Liquid nozzle, 53… Media support part 54…Paper supply tray, 55…Conveying section, 56…Conveying roller pair, 57…Discharge roller pair, 58…Reversing section, 59…Second waste liquid receiving section, 60…Main frame, 61, 61A, 61B, 61C…Slide rails, 62, 62A, 62B, 62C…Bottom surface, 63…Recording section support section, 64L, 64R…Sliding section, 65…Liquid receiving section holding section, 66…Wall section, 66t…Upper end, 67…Opening section, 69…Middle section Components, 70…maintenance section, 71…cover, 72…pump section, 73…suction pump, 74…first pipe, 74d…first outlet section, 74h…first inlet section, 75…second pipe, 75d…second outlet section, 75h…second inlet section, 76…waste liquid pipe, 77…pipe connector, 90…circuit board, 91…control section, 95…power supply section, 96, 97…fastening screws, 98…grounding connection wire, RA…recording area, T…pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present disclosure will now be described based on embodiments. The same reference numerals will be used to label the same components in all figures, and repeated descriptions will be omitted. It should be noted that in this specification, "same," "identical," and "simultaneous" not only refer to complete identicalness, but also include cases where the components are identical after considering measurement errors, cases where the components are identical after considering manufacturing deviations, and cases where the components are identical to a degree that does not impair functionality. Therefore, for example, "both have the same dimensions" means that, considering measurement errors and manufacturing deviations, the difference in dimensions between the two is within ±10% of one of the dimensions, more preferably within ±5%, and particularly preferably within ±3%.

[0021] In addition, X, Y, and Z in each diagram represent three mutually orthogonal spatial axes. In this specification, the directions along these axes are designated as the X-axis direction, Y-axis direction, and Z-axis direction. When the orientation is determined, a positive direction is represented by "+" and a negative direction by "-". Both positive and negative signs are used in the direction markings, with the direction the arrow points in each diagram being the "+" direction and the opposite direction being the "-" direction.

[0022] Furthermore, the Z-axis indicates the vertical direction, the +Z direction indicates vertically upward, and the -Z direction indicates vertically downward. The plane encompassing the X and Y axes is referred to as the XY plane, the plane encompassing the X and Z axes as the XZ plane, and the plane encompassing the Y and Z axes as the YZ plane. The XY plane is a horizontal plane. Moreover, the three spatial axes X, Y, and Z, which are not limited to positive and negative directions, are explained as the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.

[0023] It should be noted that in each figure, the Z-axis direction is the height direction of the recording device 11. In this embodiment, the side of the recording device 11 with the operation panel 33 is the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. The X-axis direction is the width direction of the recording device 11, which is the width direction of the medium. The -X direction in the X-axis direction is the left direction when the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 is facing the user, and the +X direction is the right direction.

[0024] The Y-axis direction is the depth direction of the recording device 11. The -Y direction in the Y-axis direction is from the back surface 13 of the recording device 11 toward the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. The +Y direction is from the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 toward the back surface 13 of the recording device 11.

[0025] 1. Implementation Method 1

[0026] The recording device 11 is, for example, an inkjet printer that records by ejecting ink from the recording unit 48 onto a medium being transported in the transport direction. An example of this is a liquid ink. Figure 1 As shown, the recording device 11 is configured as a cuboid. The recording device 11 has a front surface 12, which is a plane facing the -Y direction. The recording device 11 has a back surface 13, which is a plane facing the +Y direction. The recording device 11 has a left side surface 14, which is a plane facing the -X direction. The recording device 11 has a right side surface 15, which is a plane facing the +X direction. The recording device 11 has a bottom surface 16, which is a plane facing the -Z direction. The recording device 11 has a top surface 17, which is a plane facing the +Z direction.

[0027] The recording device 11 includes a housing 20 and a main body 21. The housing 20 is configured to house the main body 21. The housing 20 constitutes at least a portion of the left side 14, a portion of the right side 15, a portion of the bottom surface 16, and a portion of the top surface 17 of the recording device 11, but may also constitute all of the left side 14, all of the right side 15, all of the bottom surface 16, and all of the top surface 17 of the recording device 11. Thus, the housing 20 has multiple surfaces representing the left side 14, right side 15, bottom surface 16, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11. It can also be said that the left side 14, right side 15, bottom surface 16, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11 are respectively the left side, right side, bottom surface, and top surface of the housing 20. It should be noted that the housing 20 may also include at least a portion of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Additionally, the housing 20 may also include at least a portion of the back surface 13 of the recording device 11.

[0028] The main body 21 constitutes the entire front surface 12 of the recording device 11, but it may also constitute at least a portion of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Thus, the main body 21 has the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. It can also be said that the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 is the front surface of the main body 21. Furthermore, the back surface 13 of the recording device 11 may be formed by the back surface of the housing 20 and the back surface of the main body 21, but it may also be formed by only the back surface of the housing 20, or only the back surface of the main body 21.

[0029] The main body 21 is configured to be displaceable relative to the shell 20 along the Y-axis direction. The Y-axis direction is an example of a displacement direction. In addition, the -Y direction is an example of a first displacement direction, and the +Y direction is an example of a second displacement direction.

[0030] The main body 21 can be configured in a closed position. The closed position is the position in which the main body 21 is housed within the housing 20. In this embodiment, in the closed position, the front surface 12 of the main body 21 forms part of the left side 14, part of the right side 15, part of the bottom surface 16, and part of the top surface 17 of the recording device 11, but it may not form part of the left side 14, right side 15, bottom surface 16, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11. In this case, in the closed position, the front surface 12 of the main body 21 may be located within the housing 20.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, the main body 21 can be displaced to an open position. The open position is the position where the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 in the -Y direction. When the main body 21 is positioned in the open position, at least a portion of the interior of the main body 21 is exposed from the housing 20. Thus, the main body 21 is configured to be displaceable relative to the housing 20 along the Y-axis between a closed position and an open position.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the housing 20 includes a housing frame 26. The housing frame 26 is a component that constitutes the left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11. That is, the housing 20 has multiple surfaces, like the left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11.

[0033] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the housing 20 includes a base plate 22. The base plate 22 is flat. The base plate 22 can be made of metal, but it can also be made of resin, or it can be composed of both a metal plate and a resin plate. Figure 6 As shown, the base plate 22 has an upper surface 22A. The upper surface 22A is a surface facing the +Z direction. The base plate 22 forms the bottom surface 16 of the recording device 11. That is, the housing 20 has the bottom surface 16 of the recording device 11.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a power supply unit 95. The power supply unit 95 converts the supplied industrial power to supply power to the main body 21 of the recording device 11. The power supply unit 95 is disposed in the housing 20. The power supply unit 95 is disposed in the base plate 22. The power supply unit 95 is disposed on the back side 13, which is located closer to the +Y direction side than the center of the recording device 11. A power cable can be connected to the power supply unit 95 from the back side 13. The power supply unit 95 is disposed along the right side 15 of the recording device 11. It should be noted that... Figure 4 For illustration purposes, the shell frame 26 is shown in a state where the shell 20 has been removed.

[0035] like Figure 5 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a capacity viewing unit 31. The capacity viewing unit 31 is disposed on the main body 21. The capacity viewing unit 31 can view the capacity of ink in the liquid receiving unit 40, which will be described later. The capacity viewing unit 31 is composed of multiple viewing windows 32A, 32B, 32C, 32D, 32E, and 32F corresponding to each color of ink. The capacity viewing unit 31 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11.

[0036] The recording device 11 includes an operation panel 33. The operation panel 33 is located on the main body 21. The operation panel 33 includes an operation section 34 and a display section 35. That is, the operation section 34 and the display section 35 are located on the main body 21. The operation section 34 can be operated by a user. The operation section 34 can be composed of multiple operation buttons. The display section 35 displays information related to the recording device 11. The operation panel 33 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. It should be noted that the operation section 34 and the display section 35 can also be configured as a single unit, similar to a touch panel.

[0037] The recording device 11 includes a report light 36. The report light 36 is disposed on the main body 21. The report light 36 is used to report information related to the recording device 11. The report light 36 can also be used to report error information related to the recording device 11. The report light 36 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. The report light 36 is located on the -Z direction side of the operation panel 33, positioned between the operation panel 33 and the opening / closing portion 37 (described later) in the Z-axis direction. The report light 36 is configured to extend in the X-axis direction.

[0038] The recording device 11 includes an opening / closing part 37. The opening / closing part 37 is provided on the main body 21. The opening / closing part 37 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. The opening / closing part 37 is located on the -Z direction side relative to the operation panel 33 and the indicator light 36. Figure 6 As shown, the opening / closing part 37 is configured to rotate at its lower end about a rotation axis 37A along the X-axis. Thus, the opening / closing part 37 is configured to open and close relative to the front surface 12 of the recording device 11.

[0039] like Figure 2 , Figure 6 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a discharge port 38. The discharge port 38 is provided on the main body 21. The discharge port 38 is an opening for discharging the medium recorded by the recording unit 48, which will be described later. The discharge port 38 opens in the -Y direction of the recording device 11. That is, the discharge port 38 is provided on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 to open in the -Y direction. In other words, the discharge port 38 is provided on the front surface 12 of the main body 21 to open in the -Y direction.

[0040] The outlet 38 is exposed in the -Y direction of the recording device 11 when the opening and closing part 37 is open. The outlet 38 is not exposed when the opening and closing part 37 is closed, but it may be exposed when the opening and closing part 37 is closed. The outlet 38 is located on the -X direction side of the liquid receiving part 40, which will be described later.

[0041] The recording device 11 includes a paper tray 37B. The paper tray 37B is disposed on the main body 21. The paper tray 37B is disposed on the inner wall surface of the opening and closing part 37. The paper tray 37B is exposed when the opening and closing part 37 is opened, and can hold the recorded medium. The paper tray 37B can be configured to extend and retract in the Y-axis direction.

[0042] The recording device 11 includes a gripping part 39. The gripping part 39 is provided on the main body 21. The gripping part 39 is provided on the +Z direction side of the outlet 38. The gripping part 39 is provided on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 in a position that can be gripped by the user from the -Y direction. That is, the gripping part 39 is provided in a position that can be gripped by the user from the -Y direction on the surface of the main body 21 facing the -Y direction. In this way, the gripping part 39 can be gripped by the user when the main body 21 is displaced in the Y-axis direction.

[0043] like Figure 2 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a liquid receiving section 40. The liquid receiving section 40 is mounted on the main body 21. The liquid receiving section 40 is configured to receive ink for recording onto a medium. That is, the liquid receiving section 40 is configured to receive ink supplied to the recording section 48, which will be described later. The liquid receiving section 40 in this embodiment is a can-type receiving section that can be filled with ink. The liquid receiving section 40 is provided in the X-axis direction adjacent to the discharge port 38 and the holding section 39. The liquid receiving section 40 is provided in the X-axis direction adjacent to the waste liquid receiving assembly section 45, which will be described later.

[0044] The liquid containment unit 40 includes containment chambers 41. The containment chambers 41 are configured to contain ink. The liquid containment unit 40 has six containment chambers 41 corresponding to each color of ink.

[0045] The liquid containment unit 40 has a liquid inlet 42. The liquid inlet 42 is an opening configured to inject ink into the containment chamber 41. The liquid containment unit 40 has six liquid inlets 42 corresponding to each color of ink.

[0046] The liquid containment unit 40 is equipped with a cover 43. The cover 43 covers the liquid inlet 42. By sealing the containment chamber 41, the cover 43 can prevent drying in the containment chamber 41. The liquid containment unit 40 is equipped with six covers 43 corresponding to each color of ink. By removing the cover 43 from the liquid inlet 42, ink can be injected into the containment chamber 41 from the liquid inlet 42.

[0047] The liquid containment section 40 includes a first cover 44. The first cover 44 is configured to be openable and closable. When the first cover 44 is closed, the containment chamber 41 and the cover 43 are covered by the first cover 44 from the +Z direction. When the first cover 44 is open, the cover 43 can be operated by the user. Thus, when the first cover 44 is open, the cover 43 can be removed from the liquid inlet 42.

[0048] The liquid containment section 40 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position. In other words, the liquid inlet 42 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position.

[0049] On the other hand, the liquid containment section 40 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. Thus, when the main body 21 is in the open position, the liquid inlet 42 is exposed from the housing 20 by removing the cover 43 after opening the first cover 44. As a result, ink can be injected into the containment chamber 41 from the liquid inlet 42.

[0050] Thus, the liquid containing section 40 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. In other words, the liquid inlet 42 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. Furthermore, while the liquid containing section 40 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position, space can be provided in the +Z direction of the liquid containing section 40. This improves workability, for example, by allowing a container containing liquid to stand upright when inserted into the liquid inlet 42.

[0051] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a waste liquid containment assembly 45. The waste liquid containment assembly 45 is configured to assemble a waste liquid containment 46. The waste liquid containment 46 is configured to collect ink discharged as waste liquid from the recording unit 48 (described later) via the maintenance unit 70 (described later).

[0052] Waste liquid containment assembly part 45 is provided on the main body 21. Waste liquid containment assembly part 45 is provided on the +Z direction side of the discharge port 38. Waste liquid containment assembly part 45 is provided in the X-axis direction adjacent to the liquid containment part 40.

[0053] like Figure 2 As shown, the waste liquid containment assembly 45 includes a containment fixing part 47. The containment fixing part 47 is configured to fix the waste liquid containment 46 assembled in the waste liquid containment assembly 45. The containment fixing part 47 can be moved between a position where the waste liquid containment 46 assembled in the waste liquid containment assembly 45 is fixed and a position where the waste liquid containment 46 can be detached from the waste liquid containment assembly 45.

[0054] The waste liquid containment assembly 45 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position. On the other hand, the waste liquid containment assembly 45 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. As a result, the waste liquid containment 46 in the waste liquid containment assembly 45 can be assembled and disassembled.

[0055] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a recording unit 48. The recording unit 48 is configured to record on a medium by ejecting ink onto the medium. The recording unit 48 is mounted on the main body 21. The recording unit 48 is disposed in the Y-axis direction adjacent to the liquid receiving unit 40. The recording unit 48 is disposed in a position further towards the +Y direction than the liquid receiving unit 40.

[0056] The recording unit 48 protrudes from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. In particular, the carriage 51 of the recording unit 48, described later, protrudes from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. The recording unit 48 does not protrude from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position. It should be noted that, as... Figure 2As shown, when the main body 21 is configured in the open position, the carriage 51 is in the waiting position on the +X direction side of the recording area RA described later.

[0057] The recording device 11 includes a transport path 49. The transport path 49 is a path for transporting the medium. The transport path 49 is provided on the main body 21. A portion of the transport path 49 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. In particular, the recording area RA in the transport path 49, where the recording unit 48 records the medium, is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. The transport path 49 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position.

[0058] The recording device 11 includes a second cover 50. The second cover 50 is disposed on the main body 21. The second cover 50 is configured to be openable and closable. When the second cover 50 is closed, a portion of the recording unit 48 and the transport path 49 is covered by the second cover 50 from the +Z direction. When the second cover 50 is open, a portion of the recording unit 48 and the transport path 49 can be operated by the user, such as removing paper jams.

[0059] like Figure 6 As shown, the recording unit 48 includes a carriage 51 and a liquid ejector head 52. The carriage 51 supports the liquid ejector head 52 in the +Z direction. The liquid ejector head 52 is located in the -Z direction of the carriage 51. The liquid ejector head 52 is mounted on the carriage 51.

[0060] The liquid ejector head 52 has a plurality of nozzles (not shown) on its nozzle surface, which is the -Z direction side. Each of the plurality of nozzles faces a medium opening supported by the medium support 53 (described later). Each of the plurality of nozzles ejects ink. The liquid ejector head 52 ejects ink from the plurality of nozzles toward the medium supported by the medium support 53. Thus, the recording unit 48 is configured to record on the medium by ejecting ink onto the medium. The liquid ejector head 52 is a serial head type that ejects ink along with the movement of the carriage 51 in the X-axis direction, but it can also be a line head type.

[0061] The recording device 11 includes a media support section 53. The media support section 53 is disposed on the main body 21. The media support section 53 is configured to support the media. The media support section 53 supports the media in the recording area RA where the recording unit 48 records on the media.

[0062] The recording apparatus 11 includes a second waste liquid receiving section 59. During recording of a medium by ink ejected from the recording section 48, the second waste liquid receiving section 59 collects ink ejected from the recording section 48 as waste liquid in a region of the recording area RA that is outside the medium. The second waste liquid receiving section 59 is provided on the main body 21. The second waste liquid receiving section 59 is positioned in the recording area RA at a position relative to the medium support section 53 in the -Z direction.

[0063] like Figure 6 , Figure 9 As shown, the second waste liquid receiving portion 59 has a recess that opens in the +Z direction at a position relative to the media support portion 53 in the -Z direction. During recording by the recording portion 48, the recess of the second waste liquid receiving portion 59, in the region of the recording area RA that is outside the media, receives and collects the ink ejected from the recording portion 48 as waste liquid. It should be noted that... Figure 9 For illustration purposes, the medium support 53, carriage 51, liquid containment part 40, liquid containment part holding part 65 (described later), and wall part 66 are shown removed from the main body 21.

[0064] like Figure 6 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a paper supply tray 54. The paper supply tray 54 is a tray capable of holding media. The paper supply tray 54 is mounted on the main body 21. The paper supply tray 54 can be displaced from the main body 21 along the Y-axis direction. The paper supply tray 54 is pulled out from the main body 21 along the Y-axis direction, thereby entering a state where media can be placed and removed.

[0065] The recording device 11 includes a conveying unit 55. The conveying unit 55 is configured to convey the medium. The conveying unit 55 is provided on the main body 21. The conveying unit 55 feeds the medium placed on the paper supply tray 54 one by one. The conveying unit 55 conveys the fed medium along the conveying path 49.

[0066] The conveying unit 55 includes multiple rollers and multiple motors that serve as drive sources. The conveying unit 55 includes a pair of conveying rollers 56. When the direction in which the medium is conveyed is taken as the conveying direction, the conveying rollers 56 are located upstream of the medium support 53 in the conveying path 49. The conveying rollers 56 convey the medium to the medium support 53 along the conveying path 49. Additionally, the conveying unit 55 includes a pair of discharge rollers 57. The discharge rollers 57 are located downstream of the medium support 53 in the conveying path 49. The discharge rollers 57 discharge the recorded medium along the conveying path 49.

[0067] The conveying unit 55 includes a reversing unit 58. The reversing unit 58 is mounted on the main body 21. The reversing unit 58 is configured to be detached from the main body 21 in the +Y direction. The reversing unit 58 includes multiple rollers. The reversing unit 58 is configured to reverse the conveying direction of the medium along the conveying path 49.

[0068] like Figure 4 , Figure 6As shown, the recording device 11 includes a recording unit support 63. The recording unit support 63 supports the recording unit 48, enabling it to move in the X-axis direction. The recording unit support 63 is disposed on the main body 21. The recording unit support 63 is configured to extend in the width direction covering the X-axis direction of the main body 21. The recording unit support 63 is formed of a conductive metal plate-shaped member, which is an example of a metal member. The recording unit support 63 is electrically connected to the power supply unit 95 via a conductive relay member 69 and a flexible grounding connection line 98. Thus, the recording unit support 63 is grounded via the power supply unit 95. It should be noted that the recording unit support 63 may also be constructed from a grounded metal member and a resin member, for example.

[0069] like Figure 4 As shown, the recording device 11 includes sliding portions 64R and 64L. The sliding portions 64R and 64L are configured to slide relative to the housing 20 during displacement along the Y-axis direction of the main body 21. The sliding portions 64R and 64L are provided on the main body 21. The sliding portions 64R and 64L are located in the recording unit support portion 63 in an area not exposed in the closed and open positions of the main body 21. Therefore, the sliding portions 64R and 64L are configured to slide relative to the housing 20 during displacement between the closed and open positions of the main body 21.

[0070] Sliding portions 64R and 64L are provided at the ends of the recording unit support portion 63 in the +Z direction. Sliding portion 64R is a thin plate-like member provided along the Y-axis direction at the end of the recording unit support portion 63 in the +X direction. The +X direction side surface of sliding portion 64R is provided with a slight gap from the inner surface of the right side surface 15, such that it can contact the inner surface of the -X direction side of the right side surface 15 of the housing 20 at a position closer than the center to the top surface 17 in the +Z direction. That is, sliding portion 64R is configured to slide relative to the inner surface of the right side surface 15 when in contact with it during displacement between the closed and open positions of the main body 21.

[0071] The sliding part 64L is a thin plate-like member disposed along the Y-axis at the end of the recording unit support 63 in the -X direction. The surface of the sliding part 64L in the -X direction is disposed at a small gap from the inner surface of the left side surface 14, which is the side of the housing 20 in the +X direction, so that it can contact the top surface 17, which is the side in the +Z direction, at a position closer than the center. That is, the sliding part 64L is configured to slide relative to the inner surface of the left side surface 14 when it contacts the inner surface of the left side surface 14 during the displacement between the closed and open positions of the main body 21.

[0072] like Figure 4 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a wall portion 66. (As indicated...) Figure 7As shown, the wall portion 66 is provided on the main body 21 in a manner that extends laterally from the main body frame 60 in the +Z direction. Additionally, as... Figure 3 As shown, the wall portion 66 is located at its +Y direction end in a position where it is not exposed when the main body 21 is in the open position. In other words, when the main body 21 is in the open position, the wall portion 66 is not exposed when the main body 21 is in the open position. Figure 4 The area on the +Y direction side of the end of the wall portion 66 is not exposed. Furthermore, the wall portion 66 is positioned on the -X direction side of the surface on the +X direction side of the sliding portion 64R. Additionally, the wall portion 66 is positioned on the +X direction side of the surface on the -X direction side of the sliding portion 64L.

[0073] like Figure 4 As shown, the wall portion 66 is positioned along the Y-axis on the +X direction side of the carriage 51, which is in the waiting position. The wall portion 66 is formed of a conductive metal plate-shaped member, which is an example of a metal component. The wall portion 66 is connected to the recording unit support portion 63 via a fastening screw 97 in the contact portion that contacts the recording unit support portion 63. Thus, the wall portion 66 is grounded via the recording unit support portion 63 and the power supply portion 95.

[0074] The fastening screw 97 is a metal self-tapping screw that can be screwed in by its own threads while its internal threads are plastically formed in the fastening hole provided in the recording unit support 63. Furthermore, the fastening hole provided in the recording unit support 63 is formed by flanging. The fastening screw 97 is inserted into the through hole provided in the wall portion 66, and then screwed into the fastening hole provided in the recording unit support 63. This electrically connects the fastening hole of the recording unit support 63 with the threads of the fastening screw 97, and electrically connects the +X direction side surface of the wall portion 66 with the head of the fastening screw 97.

[0075] Therefore, for example, when the wall portion 66 and the recording unit support portion 63 are formed from galvanized steel sheet with a surface coating, the wall portion 66 and the recording unit support portion 63 are also electrically connected. It should be noted that the wall portion 66 may also be constructed from a grounded metal component and a resin component, for example. In this case, the metal component of the wall portion 66 is grounded by contacting the grounded metal component of the recording unit support portion 63.

[0076] An opening 67 is provided in the wall portion 66. The opening 67 is located where the main body 21 in the wall portion 66 is exposed when in the open position. The opening 67 is a rectangular through hole located in the wall portion 66 at a position closer to the center in the -Z direction. Figure 11 As shown, in this embodiment, the opening 67 is provided on the wall portion 66 with the long side direction along the Z-axis direction and the short side direction along the Y-axis direction.

[0077] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a liquid containing portion holding part 65. The liquid containing portion holding part 65 holds the liquid containing portion 40. The liquid containing portion holding part 65 is provided in the main body 21 at a position exposed in the open position. The liquid containing portion holding part 65 is formed of a conductive metal plate-shaped member, which is an example of a metal member. (Comparison) Figure 4 And showing the main body 21 with the wall portion 66 removed. Figure 8 As is known, the liquid containing portion holding portion 65 has an extension portion extending along the Y-axis from a position adjacent to the liquid containing portion 40 to a position overlapping with the wall portion 66 which is the +Y direction side. The extension portion of the liquid containing portion holding portion 65 is located on the -X direction side closer than the surface of the wall portion 66 which is the +X direction side.

[0078] The end of the liquid containment holding part 65 in the extended portion, on the +Y direction side, that contacts the wall part 66, is connected to the wall part 66 by a fastening screw 96. Thus, the liquid containment holding part 65 is grounded via the wall part 66, the recording part support part 63, and the power supply part 95.

[0079] The fastening screw 96 is the same self-tapping screw as the fastening screw 97. Furthermore, the fastening hole in the liquid containing portion 65 is formed by flanging. The fastening screw 96 is inserted into the through hole in the wall portion 66, and then screwed into the fastening hole in the liquid containing portion 65. This electrically connects the fastening hole in the liquid containing portion 65 with the threads of the fastening screw 96, and electrically connects the +X direction side surface of the wall portion 66 with the head of the fastening screw 96.

[0080] Therefore, for example, when the liquid containing portion 65 and the wall portion 66 are formed from galvanized steel sheet with a surface plating process, the liquid containing portion 65 and the wall portion 66 are also electrically connected. It should be noted that the liquid containing portion 65 may also be constructed from a grounded metal component and a resin component, for example. In this case, the metal component of the liquid containing portion 65 is grounded by contacting the grounded metal component of the wall portion 66.

[0081] like Figure 7 As shown, the main body 21 includes a main frame 60 and a slide rail 61. The main frame 60 and the slide rail 61 are formed separately. The main frame 60 is mounted on the slide rail 61. The main frame 60 does not abut against the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20.

[0082] The main frame 60 supports various components that constitute the main body 21. In other words, various components that constitute the main body 21 are mounted on the main frame 60. As a specific example, the liquid containment section 40, the waste liquid containment assembly section 45, the recording section 48, the paper supply tray 54, the conveying section 55, the second waste liquid receiving section 59, the recording section support section 63, the liquid containment section holding section 65, the wall section 66, and the maintenance section 70 are mounted on the main frame 60.

[0083] The slide rail 61 is mounted on the main frame 60. The slide rail 61 is made of resin. Figure 6 As shown, the slide rail 61 is capable of sliding relative to the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20. The slide rail 61 can slide relative to the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 without causing the main frame 60 to contact the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22.

[0084] In detail, the slide rail 61 can slide relative to the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20 while its bottom surface 62 is in contact with the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20. That is, the main body 21 can be displaced in the Y-axis direction while being supported by the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20.

[0085] like Figure 7 As shown, slide rail 61 includes multiple slide rails 61A, 61B, and 61C. The multiple slide rails 61A, 61B, and 61C extend along the Y-axis. Slide rail 61B and slide rail 61C are integrally formed, but they can also be formed separately. Slide rail 61A is formed separately from slide rails 61B and 61C, but they can also be formed integrally.

[0086] Slide rails 61A, 61B, and 61C are arranged in a manner that runs along the X-axis. Multiple slide rails 61A, 61B, and 61C are arranged in the order of slide rail 61A, slide rail 61B, and slide rail 61C, facing the +X direction.

[0087] Slide rail 61A is positioned closer to the left side 14 of the recording device 11 than the right side 15 of the recording device 11. Slide rails 61B and 61C are positioned closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than the left side 14 of the recording device 11.

[0088] Slide rail 61A can slide relative to the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20 when its bottom surface 62A is in contact with the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20. Slide rail 61B can slide relative to the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20 when its bottom surface 62B is in contact with the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20. Slide rail 61C can slide relative to the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20 when its bottom surface 62C is in contact with the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22 of the housing 20.

[0089] like Figure 4 , Figures 8 to 12 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a maintenance unit 70. It should be noted that... Figure 12 In the middle, the wall portion 66 is removed from the main body 21, and the outline of the wall portion 66 is represented by a double-dotted line. Additionally, in Figure 12 In the diagram, the outline of the housing frame 26, indicated by a single-dotted line, shows the position of the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position.

[0090] The maintenance unit 70 performs maintenance on the liquid ejector head 52 of the recording unit 48. The maintenance unit 70 is located on the main body 21. The maintenance unit 70 is positioned in the X-axis direction between the recording area RA and the wall portion 66. The maintenance unit 70 is positioned in the Y-axis direction between the liquid receiving portion 40 and the power supply portion 95 of the housing 20. The maintenance unit 70 includes a cover 71 and a pump portion 72.

[0091] like Figure 12 As shown, the main body 21 does not have the wall portion 66. When the main body 21 is in the open position, the maintenance section 70 is exposed, for example, the user can access the maintenance section 70 from the +X direction. In other words, the wall portion 66 is positioned to conceal at least a portion of the maintenance section 70, including the pump section 72, when viewed from the direction along the X-axis. It should be noted that when the main body 21 is in the open position, the +Z direction side above the maintenance section 70 is covered by the carriage 51 and the recording section support 63, which are located in the waiting position.

[0092] The cap 71 is configured to move between a capping position, forming a capping space that contacts the nozzle surface of the liquid ejector head 52 and has a nozzle opening, and a spaced position relative to the capping position in the -Z direction, by driving a capping moving mechanism (not shown). Figure 9 , Figure 10 As shown, the cap 71 has a recess that opens in the +Z direction and forms a sealing space at the capping position. A porous member for retaining ink is provided in the recess of the cap 71. For example... Figure 12 As shown, the cover 71 is positioned where it is hidden by the wall portion 66 when viewed from a direction along the X-axis.

[0093] When not recording by the recording unit 48, the maintenance unit 70 moves the cover 71 to the sealing position to seal the ink. By sealing the ink, the maintenance unit 70 prevents the solvent components of the ink from evaporating from the nozzle of the liquid ejector head 52 and prevents foreign matter from adhering to the nozzle surface, thereby maintaining the liquid ejector head 52.

[0094] Additionally, when rinsing the ink ejected from the nozzle of the liquid ejector head 52 for maintenance purposes, the maintenance unit 70 collects the ink discharged as waste liquid during rinsing by moving the cover 71 to a position between the sealed position and the interval position. Rinsing refers to ejecting ink from the nozzle of the liquid ejector head 52 at a timing different from that used for recording, thereby discharging any foreign matter, air bubbles, or thickened ink within the liquid ejector head 52 that could cause ejection defects.

[0095] In addition, with the cap 71 in the sealed position, the maintenance unit 70 performs suction cleaning by applying negative pressure to the nozzle via the pump unit 72 and discharging ink from the nozzle. By performing suction cleaning, the maintenance unit 70 removes any foreign matter, air bubbles, or thickened ink from inside the liquid nozzle 52 and the supply path connecting the liquid nozzle 52 and the liquid receiving unit 40, thereby maintaining the liquid nozzle 52 and the supply path.

[0096] Pump unit 72 collects waste liquid discharged from recording unit 48 during maintenance of recording unit 48. Pump unit 72 includes a suction pump 73 and pipe T. (As shown) Figure 12 As shown, a portion of the suction pump 73 is located in a position hidden by the wall portion 66 when viewed from the direction along the X-axis. The suction pump 73 of this embodiment is a so-called tube pump that draws ink into and discharges ink from the tube T by rotating a roller around an axis while the tube T is compressed. It should be noted that the tube T includes... Figure 10 The first tube 74 and the second tube 75 are shown. Additionally, as... Figure 10 As shown, the pump unit 72 includes a waste liquid pipe 76 and a pipe joint 77.

[0097] like Figure 10 As shown, a first tube 74 connects the cap 71 to the connector 77. The first tube 74 includes: a first inflow section 74h, driven by a suction pump 73, through which ink received by the cap 71 flows toward the suction pump 73; and a first outflow section 74d, through which ink flows from the suction pump 73 toward the connector 77. The cap 71 is an example of a first waste liquid receiving section.

[0098] The second pipe 75 connects the second waste liquid receiving section 59 to the pipe connector 77. The second pipe 75 includes: a second inflow section 75h, which is driven by a suction pump 73, through which ink received by the second waste liquid receiving section 59 flows toward the suction pump 73; and a second outflow section 75d, through which ink flows from the suction pump 73 toward the pipe connector 77.

[0099] exist Figure 10 In the diagram, the positions of the edges of the opening 67 in the +Y direction and the -Y direction are shown using double-dotted lines. At this time, the second pipe 75 is located between the wall portion 66 and the first pipe 74 in the X-axis direction, between the two double-dotted lines. Furthermore, the first inflow portion 74h, the first outflow portion 74d, the second inflow portion 75h, and the second outflow portion 75d are arranged along the Y-axis direction between the two double-dotted lines.

[0100] Furthermore, between the two double-dotted lines, the first inflow portion 74h, the first outflow portion 74d, the second inflow portion 75h, and the second outflow portion 75d are arranged from the wall portion 66 toward the -X direction in the order of second inflow portion 75h, second outflow portion 75d, first inflow portion 74h, and first outflow portion 74d. In this case, the second inflow portion 75h of the second pipe 75 is positioned adjacent to the wall portion 66 in the X-axis direction. Additionally, as... Figure 12 As shown, the wall portion 66 is positioned to conceal at least a portion of the first pipe 74 and the second pipe 75 that constitute the pump portion 72 when viewed from the direction along the X-axis.

[0101] In addition, such as Figure 11 As shown, when viewed from the +X direction of the wall portion 66 along the X-axis, the second inlet portion 75h of the second pipe 75 is configured to be visible from the opening portion 67. In other words, when viewed from the direction along the X-axis, the region of the second pipe 75 located inside the opening portion 67 is positioned adjacent to the wall portion 66 in the X-axis direction. Furthermore, when viewed from the direction along the X-axis, the region of the second inlet portion 75h of the second pipe 75 located inside the opening portion 67 extends substantially along the Y-axis direction.

[0102] It should be noted that, for example, a clamp, or pipe wrench, is inserted into the opening 67 to close the second tube 75 during the manufacturing process of the recording device 11 or the maintenance of the maintenance unit 70. Therefore, considering the ease of insertion of the pipe wrench, the ease of clamping the second tube 75 with the pipe wrench, and the difficulty for the user to access the maintenance unit 70, including the pump unit 72, the opening 67 is provided in the wall portion 66 with its long side along the Z-axis and its short side along the Y-axis. That is, the opening 67 is positioned in the wall portion 66 at the point where it overlaps with the second tube 75 when viewed from the X-axis direction, with its long side direction intersecting the extending direction of the second tube 75. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the opening 67 is, for example, set with a long side dimension Dn of 25 mm and a short side dimension Dm of 10 mm.

[0103] like Figure 10 , Figure 12 As shown, pipe connector 77 is a so-called tee connector that can connect three pipes. The first outlet 74d of the first pipe 74, the second outlet 75d of the second pipe 75, and the waste liquid pipe 76 are connected to pipe connector 77, so that the ink received by the cover 71 and the ink received by the second waste liquid receiving part 59 can be collected via waste liquid pipe 76 into the waste liquid receiving body 46 assembled in the waste liquid receiving body assembly part 45.

[0104] For example, the main body 21 does not have the wall portion 66, and when the main body 21 is in the open position, the pipe connector 77 is exposed, for example, the user can access the pipe connector 77 from the +X direction. In this embodiment, as... Figure 12 As shown, the upper end 66t of the wall portion 66 in the +Z direction is located in the +Z direction, which is above the pipe connector 77. In other words, the wall portion 66 is positioned to conceal the pipe connector 77 constituting the pump portion 72 when viewed from the X-axis direction. Therefore, when the main body 21 is in the open position, the pipe connector 77 is not exposed, thus preventing the user from accessing the pipe connector 77 from the +X direction. The pipe connector 77 is an example of a connecting portion.

[0105] like Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 12 As shown, the waste liquid pipe 76 connects the pipe connector 77 to the inlet portion provided on the waste liquid receiving assembly 45. The inlet portion introduces ink into the waste liquid receiving body 46 assembled on the waste liquid receiving assembly 45. Thus, the ink received by the cover 71 is driven by the suction pump 73 and collected as waste liquid in the waste liquid receiving body 46 via the first pipe 74, pipe connector 77, waste liquid pipe 76, and inlet portion. Additionally, the ink received by the second waste liquid receiving part 59 is driven by the suction pump 73 and collected as waste liquid in the waste liquid receiving body 46 via the second pipe 75, pipe connector 77, waste liquid pipe 76, and inlet portion. It should be noted that, as... Figure 12As shown, when viewed from the direction along the X-axis, a portion of the waste liquid pipe 76 is located in a position hidden by the wall portion 66.

[0106] like Figure 7 As shown, the recording device 11 includes a circuit board 90. The circuit board 90 is disposed on the main body 21. A control unit 91 is disposed on the circuit board 90. The control unit 91 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) (not shown) and a memory (not shown). The CPU is capable of executing various programs stored in the memory, such as performing various judgments or issuing various commands. The memory stores various programs, such as programs for transporting the medium and programs related to display methods for displaying the status of the recording device 11 on the display unit 35 of the operation panel 33. In addition, the memory stores various tables, various count values, etc., such as setting values ​​for calculating the amount of waste liquid in the waste liquid container 46.

[0107] The control unit 91 controls the entire recording device 11. For example, when recording media, the control unit 91 controls the recording unit 48 and the delivery unit 55 to eject ink from the nozzle of the liquid ejector head 52 of the media delivered to the media support unit 53 and record it. Additionally, the control unit 91 can perform maintenance on the liquid ejector head 52 of the recording unit 48 by controlling either the cap moving mechanism of the maintenance unit 70 or the suction pump 73. Furthermore, the control unit 91 can display reports on the display unit 35 of the operation panel 33 showing information related to the status of the recording device 11.

[0108] As described above, the recording device 11 according to Embodiment 1 can achieve the following effects.

[0109] The recording device 11 includes: a recording unit 48 for recording by ejecting ink from a medium; a pump unit 72 for collecting waste liquid discharged from the recording unit 48 during maintenance; a wall portion 66; a main body 21, which houses the recording unit 48, the pump unit 72, and the wall portion 66; and a housing 20 for housing the main body 21. The main body 21 is disposed in the housing 20 such that it can be displaced between a closed position and an open position along a Y-axis direction intersecting the Z-axis direction. The closed position is where the main body 21 is housed within the housing 20, and the open position is where the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 and a portion of the main body 21 is exposed. The wall portion 66, when viewed from the X-axis direction, is positioned to conceal at least a portion of the pump unit 72, which is exposed when the main body 21 is in the open position. This prevents the user from touching the pump unit 72. Consequently, defects such as waste liquid leakage can be suppressed.

[0110] The recording device 11 has a recording unit support 63 on the main body 21 that supports the recording unit 48 and includes a grounded metal member. The wall portion 66 includes a metal member that contacts the metal member of the recording unit support 63. As a result, it is possible to prevent the wall portion 66 from becoming electrified due to movement of the main body 21.

[0111] The main body 21, when exposed in the open position, has a liquid holding part 65 for holding the liquid holding part 40 containing ink. The liquid holding part 65 includes a metal member that contacts the metal member of the wall part 66. As a result, it is possible to prevent the liquid holding part 65 from becoming charged when exposed due to movement of the main body 21.

[0112] The pump unit 72 has a pipe T through which waste liquid flows, and the wall portion 66 has an opening 67 that overlaps with at least a portion of the pump unit 72 when viewed from a direction along the X-axis direction intersecting the Y-axis direction. The opening 67 is positioned to overlap with the pipe T when viewed from the X-axis direction. This facilitates access to the pipe T via the opening 67, enabling not only maintenance of the pump unit 72 but also preventing the user from bumping into it.

[0113] The pipe T includes: a first pipe 74 connected to a cover 71 for receiving waste liquid during maintenance of the recording unit 48; and a second pipe 75 connected to a second waste liquid receiving unit 59 for receiving waste liquid during recording. The first pipe 74 and the second pipe 75 are connected by a pipe connector 77. The wall portion 66 is provided to extend from the main body 21 in the +Z direction, and the upper end 66t of the wall portion 66 is located in the +Z direction closer to the pipe connector 77. This prevents the user from touching the pipe connector 77, thus preventing defects such as waste liquid leakage.

[0114] The tube T includes: a first tube 74 connected to a cover 71 for receiving waste liquid during maintenance of the recording unit 48; and a second tube 75 connected to a second waste liquid receiving unit 59 for receiving waste liquid during recording. When viewed along the X-axis, the area inside the opening 67 in the second tube 75 is positioned adjacent to the wall 66 in the X-axis direction. This facilitates access to the second tube 75 via the opening 67, enabling not only the discharge of waste liquid from the pump unit 72 when the second tube 75 is closed by a clamp or similar device, but also preventing the user from bumping into the maintenance unit 70.

[0115] The tube T includes: a first tube 74 connected to a cover 71 for receiving waste liquid during maintenance of the recording unit 48; and a second tube 75 connected to a second waste liquid receiving unit 59 for receiving waste liquid during recording. An opening 67 is provided at a position in the wall portion 66 that overlaps with the second tube 75 when viewed from the X-axis direction, with the long side direction of the opening 67 intersecting the extending direction of the second tube 75. This not only makes it easy to close the second tube 75 using a clamp or similar device, but also prevents the user from bumping into the maintenance unit 70.

[0116] The main body 21 has sliding portions 64R and 64L that can slide relative to the housing 20 during displacement along the Y-axis direction. This facilitates displacement of the main body 21 along the Y-axis direction.

[0117] The recording apparatus 11 according to the above embodiments of this disclosure basically has the configuration described above, but of course, changes or omissions in the local configuration can be made without departing from the spirit of this disclosure. Furthermore, the above embodiments and other embodiments described below can be combined with each other within a technically compatible framework. Hereinafter, other embodiments will be described.

[0118] In the above embodiment, the opening 67 of the wall portion 66 can be used to insert a clamp or similar device that closes the second tube 75, and it does not have to be a rectangular through hole. For example, the opening 67 can be a circular through hole, an elliptical through hole, a triangular or other polygonal through hole.

[0119] In the above embodiment, when viewed from the direction along the X-axis, the region inside the opening 67 in the second inflow portion 75h of the second pipe 75 may not extend in the direction along the Y-axis. For example, it may extend in the direction along the Z-axis, or it may extend in an inclined direction in a direction that intersects the Y-axis and Z-axis directions.

[0120] In the above embodiment, the maintenance unit 70 may also include an on / off valve that can switch the second inflow portion 75h of the second pipe 75 to a closed state and an open state, for example, by using a screwdriver. In this case, the opening 67 of the wall portion 66 may be large enough to insert a screwdriver, for example, it may be a circular through hole with a diameter of 5 mm.

[0121] In the above embodiment, the wall portion 66 may not have an opening portion 67. In this case, for example, a through hole may be provided in the main body frame 60 of the main body 21 at a position in the -Z direction of the second inflow portion 75h that becomes the second pipe 75, into which a clamp or the like can be inserted to close the second pipe 75.

[0122] In the above embodiment, the wall portion 66 may not be grounded via the recording unit support portion 63. For example, the wall portion 66 may be grounded by connecting it to the power supply portion 95 using a different grounding component, similar to the recording unit support portion 63.

[0123] In the above embodiment, the liquid containing part holding part 65 may not be grounded via the wall part 66. For example, the liquid containing part holding part 65 may be grounded by connecting it to the power supply part 95 using a different grounding component, similar to the recording part support part 63.

Claims

1. A recording device, characterized in that, have: The recording unit records data by spraying liquid onto a medium. The pump unit collects waste liquid discharged from the recording unit during maintenance of the recording unit; Wall; The main body includes the recording unit, the pump unit, and the wall unit; and The casing houses the main body. The main body is disposed in the housing in such a way that it can be displaced between a closed position and an open position along a depth direction intersecting the vertical direction. The closed position is the position where the main body is housed within the casing. The open position is the position where the main body protrudes from the housing and a portion of the main body is exposed from the housing. When viewed from a direction along the width direction intersecting the depth direction, the wall portion is positioned such that when the main body is in the open position, a portion of the pump portion is hidden and a portion of the pump portion is exposed.

2. The recording device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body includes a recording unit support portion, which supports the recording unit and includes a grounded metal member. The wall portion includes a metal member that contacts the metal member of the recording unit support portion.

3. The recording device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main body, in the open position, has a liquid containment holding part at the position where it holds the liquid containing the liquid. The liquid containment holding part includes a metal member that contacts the metal member of the wall.

4. The recording device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The main body has a sliding portion that can slide relative to the housing during displacement along the depth direction.

5. A recording device, characterized in that, have: The recording unit records data by spraying liquid onto a medium. The pump unit collects waste liquid discharged from the recording unit during maintenance of the recording unit; Wall; The main body includes the recording unit, the pump unit, and the wall unit; and The casing houses the main body. The main body is disposed in the housing in such a way that it can be displaced between a closed position and an open position along a depth direction intersecting the vertical direction. The closed position is the position where the main body is housed within the casing. The open position is the position where the main body protrudes from the housing and a portion of the main body is exposed from the housing. When viewed from a width direction intersecting the depth direction, the wall portion is positioned to conceal at least a portion of the pump portion that is exposed when the main body is in the open position. The pump unit has a pipe through which the waste liquid flows. The wall portion has an opening that overlaps with at least a portion of the pump portion when viewed from a direction along a width direction intersecting the depth direction. The opening is positioned to overlap with the tube when viewed from a direction along the width direction.

6. The recording device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tube includes: A first tube is connected to a first waste liquid receiving unit that receives waste liquid during maintenance of the recording unit; and The second tube is connected to a second waste liquid receiving unit that receives the waste liquid during the recording process. The first tube and the second tube are connected by a connecting part. The wall portion is provided to extend upward from the main body, and the upper end of the wall portion is located above the connecting portion.

7. The recording device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tube includes: A first tube is connected to a first waste liquid receiving unit that receives waste liquid during maintenance of the recording unit; and The second tube is connected to a second waste liquid receiving unit that receives the waste liquid during the recording process. When viewed from a direction along the width direction, the region inside the opening of the second tube is positioned adjacent to the wall in the width direction.

8. The recording device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tube includes: A first tube is connected to a first waste liquid receiving unit that receives waste liquid during maintenance of the recording unit; and The second tube is connected to a second waste liquid receiving unit that receives the waste liquid during the recording process. The opening is positioned in the wall portion that overlaps with the second tube when viewed from a direction along the width direction, with the long side of the opening intersecting the extension direction of the second tube.

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