Recording device

Abstract

To efficiently make use of the difference in width direction dimensions between a recording unit and a reading unit.SOLUTION: A recording device comprises a recording unit and a reading unit. A document platen of the reading unit is arranged such that its long side direction extends along a device width direction. The size of the document platen is larger than the size of a medium storage unit in the device width direction. The center position of the document platen is displaced in a first direction with respect to the center position of the medium storage unit in the device width direction. The recording unit includes accommodation units that can accommodate articles, on a side part in the first direction with respect to the medium storage unit and lower parts of the reading unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording device having a reading unit on top of a recording unit. [Background technology]

[0002] In Patent Document 1, in an image forming device equipped with an image forming unit housing and an image reading unit housing, a storage structure is provided on the left side of the image forming unit housing by taking advantage of the fact that the left-right dimension of the image reading unit housing is larger than the left-right dimension of the image forming unit housing. The storage structure is capable of storing various items such as an instruction manual for the image forming device, cleaning cloths, and repair tools. In the image forming device described in Patent Document 1, the storage structure is provided on the left side of the image forming unit housing, and not on the right side. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-146610 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The storage structure described in Patent Document 1 takes advantage of the fact that the left-to-right width dimension of the image reading unit housing is larger than the left-to-right width dimension of the image forming unit housing, but the difference in dimensions is not utilized efficiently and the storage space is small, making it difficult to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, a recording device of the present invention includes a recording unit having a recording section that records on a medium, and a reading unit that is a unit having a document table on which a document is placed and a reading section that reads an image of the document placed on the document table, the reading unit being provided on an upper portion of the recording unit, the recording unit including an operation panel provided on a first side among side surfaces that form the periphery of the recording unit, and a medium storage section that is a portion for storing a medium before feeding and is exposed on the first side, the first side being a front side of the device, and the first side being a right side. When viewed from the front, the left-right direction is the device width direction, and the document table is arranged with its long side direction along the device width direction, the size of the document table in the device width direction is larger than the size of the media storage section, one direction in the device width direction is a first direction and the other direction is a second direction, and the center position of the document table in the device width direction is shifted in the first direction relative to the center position of the media storage section, and the recording unit is provided with a storage section capable of storing items, located on the side of the media storage section in the first direction and below the reading unit.

[0006] The recording device of the present invention further comprises a recording unit having a recording section which records on a medium, and a unit having a document tray on which a document is placed and a reading section which reads an image of the document placed on the document tray, the reading unit being provided on an upper portion of the recording unit, the recording unit comprising an operation panel provided on a first side among the sides which form the periphery of the recording unit, and a medium storage section which is a section for storing a medium before feeding and is exposed to the first side, the first side being the front of the device, and the left-right direction when viewed from the front of the first side being the device width direction, the document tray being arranged so that its long side direction is along the device width direction, the size of the document tray in the device width direction is larger than the size of the medium storage section, one direction of the device width direction is a first direction and the other direction is a second direction, and the center position of the document tray in the device width direction is shifted in the first direction with respect to the center position of the medium storage section, and the recording unit comprises a functional section which performs a predetermined function, located on the side of the medium storage section in the first direction and below the reading unit. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. [Diagram 2] Front view of the printer. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a first usage form of the space portion. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a second usage form of the space. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a third usage form of the space. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a fourth usage form of the space. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a modified example of the fourth usage form of the space portion. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a modified example of the fourth usage form of the space portion. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a modified example of the fourth usage form of the space portion. [Figure 10] FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a fifth usage form of the space. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a sixth usage form of the space. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a seventh usage form of the space. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] The present invention will now be briefly described. A recording device according to a first aspect includes a recording unit having a recording section that records on a medium, and a reading unit that is a unit having a platen on which a document is placed and a reading section that reads an image of the document placed on the platen, the reading unit being provided on an upper portion of the recording unit, the recording unit including an operation panel provided on a first side among side surfaces that form the periphery of the recording unit, and a medium storage section that is a portion for storing a medium before feeding and is exposed on the first side, the first side being a front surface of the device, and when viewed from the front of the first side, The left-right direction is the device width direction, and the document table is arranged with its long side direction along the device width direction, the size of the document table in the device width direction is larger than the size of the media storage section, one direction in the device width direction is a first direction and the other direction is a second direction, and the center position of the document table in the device width direction is shifted in the first direction relative to the center position of the media storage section, and the recording unit is provided with a storage section capable of storing items, located on the side of the media storage section in the first direction and below the reading unit.

[0009] According to this aspect, since the center position of the document table in the device width direction is shifted in the first direction from the center position of the medium storage unit, a large space can be formed on the side of the medium storage unit in the first direction below the reading unit. In other words, the difference in size between the document table and the medium storage unit in the device width direction can be efficiently utilized. Furthermore, since a storage section capable of storing items is provided in the space, the size of the storage section can be ensured, and the usability of the storage section can be improved.

[0010] A second aspect is an aspect dependent on the first aspect, characterized in that the storage sections of a plurality of types having different structures are detachable from the recording unit. According to this aspect, since the plurality of types of storage sections having different structures are detachable from the recording unit, the storage sections can be changed according to user needs, improving usability.

[0011] A third aspect is an aspect dependent on the second aspect, characterized in that a functional part having a predetermined function is detachably attached in place of the storage part. According to this aspect, a functional section that performs a specified function can be attached and detached in place of the storage section, thereby meeting user needs to use the space for purposes other than storing items, thereby improving usability.

[0012] A fourth aspect is a aspect dependent on any one of the first to third aspects, and is characterized in that the storage unit includes an opening / closing unit that opens and closes the storage unit, and the opening / closing unit is lockable. According to this aspect, an opening / closing part for opening and closing the storage section is provided, and the opening / closing part is lockable, so that the items stored in the storage section can be kept safe.

[0013] A fifth aspect is a dependent aspect of the fourth aspect, characterized in that the media storage section is detachably attached to the recording unit, and the opening / closing section is capable of engaging with the media storage section and, when closed, locks the media storage section in an attached state.

[0014] According to this aspect, the media storage section is detachably provided with respect to the recording unit, and the opening / closing section is capable of engaging with the media storage section and locks the media storage section in an attached state when closed, thereby making it possible to preserve not only the items stored in the storage section but also the media stored in the media storage section.

[0015] A sixth aspect is an aspect dependent on the fourth aspect, and is characterized in that the portion for storing liquid to be ejected from the recording section is exposed to the first side and has a liquid storage section that is detachable from the recording unit, and the opening / closing section is capable of engaging with the liquid storage section and, when closed, locks the liquid storage section in an attached state.

[0016] According to this aspect, the portion for storing liquid to be ejected from the recording section is exposed to the first side and is equipped with a liquid storage section that is detachable from the recording unit, and the opening / closing section is capable of engaging with the liquid storage section and locks the liquid storage section in an attached state when closed, thereby making it possible to preserve not only items stored in the storage section but also the liquid stored in the liquid storage section. Incidentally, this aspect is not limited to the above-mentioned fourth aspect, but may also be applied to the above-mentioned fifth aspect.

[0017] A recording device according to a seventh aspect includes a recording unit having a recording section that records on a medium, and a reading unit that is a unit having a platen on which a document is placed and a reading section that reads an image of the document placed on the platen, the reading unit being provided on an upper portion of the recording unit, the recording unit including an operation panel provided on a first side among side surfaces that form the periphery of the recording unit, and a medium storage section that is a portion for storing a medium before feeding and is exposed on the first side, the first side being a front surface of the device, and when viewed from the front of the first side, The left-right direction is the device width direction, and the document table is arranged with its long side direction along the device width direction, the size of the document table in the device width direction is larger than the size of the media storage section, one direction in the device width direction is a first direction and the other direction is a second direction, and the center position of the document table in the device width direction is shifted in the first direction relative to the center position of the media storage section, and the recording unit is provided with a functional section that performs a specified function, located on the side of the media storage section in the first direction and below the reading unit.

[0018] According to this aspect, since the center position of the document table in the device width direction is shifted in the first direction from the center position of the medium storage unit, a large space can be formed on the side of the medium storage unit in the first direction below the reading unit. In other words, the difference in size between the document table and the medium storage unit in the device width direction can be efficiently utilized. Furthermore, since a functional section that performs a predetermined function is provided in the space, a space for configuring the functional section can be secured, and the degree of freedom in designing the functional section is improved.

[0019] An eighth aspect is a aspect dependent on the seventh aspect, characterized in that the functional parts of a plurality of types having different functions are detachable from the recording unit. According to this aspect, since the functional parts of a plurality of types having different functions are detachable from the recording unit, the functional parts can be changed according to user needs, improving usability.

[0020] A ninth aspect is an aspect dependent on the eighth aspect, characterized in that a storage section capable of storing an article is detachably attached in place of the functional section. According to this aspect, a storage section capable of storing items can be attached and detached in place of the functional section, thereby meeting the user needs of using the space for storing items as well, thereby improving usability.

[0021] The tenth aspect is a dependent aspect of the first aspect, and is characterized in that the position of the end of the second direction of the document table in the device width direction is aligned with the position of the end of the second direction of a medium of the maximum size that can be accommodated in the media storage section.

[0022] According to the present aspect, the position of the end of the second direction of the document table in the device width direction is aligned with the position of the end of the second direction of a medium of the maximum size that can be stored in the media storage section, thereby further securing the space. Incidentally, this aspect is not limited to the first aspect, but may be applied to any of the second to ninth aspects.

[0023] The 11th aspect is a dependent aspect of the 10th aspect, and is characterized in that a side surface of the storage section in the first direction and a side surface of the reading unit are flush with each other, and a side surface of the recording unit in the second direction and a side surface of the reading unit are flush with each other.

[0024] According to this aspect, the side of the storage section in the first direction and the side of the reading unit are flush with each other, and the side of the recording unit in the second direction and the side of the reading unit are flush with each other, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the device.

[0025] The present invention will be specifically described below. There are multiple embodiments of the printer 1, which is an example of a recording device described below, and hereinafter each embodiment of the printer 1 will be referred to with an additional capital alphabet letter added to the reference numeral 1, for example, printer 1A. When there is no need to distinguish between the various printer embodiments, they will be collectively referred to as printer 1. The same components in each embodiment will be given the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations will be avoided.

[0026] In the XYZ coordinate system shown in each figure, the X-axis direction indicates the width of the device, the Y-axis direction indicates the depth of the device, and the Z-axis direction indicates the height of the device. The +Y direction is the direction from the rear of the device to the front, and the -Y direction is the direction from the front of the device to the rear. When viewed from the front of the device, the left is the +X direction and the right is the -X direction. The +Z direction is the up direction, and the -Z direction is the down direction.

[0027] 1 and 2 show the basic configuration of a printer 1. The printer 1 includes a printer unit 7 that includes an internal recording head 17 that performs inkjet recording on recording paper, which is an example of a medium, and a scanner unit 2 that is provided above the printer unit 7 and reads an image of a document. The recording head 17 is an example of a recording unit, and the printer unit 7 is an example of a recording unit. The scanner unit 2 is an example of a reading unit. That is, the printer 1 is a multifunction device that has an image reading function in addition to a recording function.

[0028] An operation panel 11 for performing various operations is provided on the printer front surface 7a, which is the first of the side surfaces that surround the printer unit 7. The operation panel 11 is tiltable, and when in the stored state, the panel surface is flush with the printer front surface 7a, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. The operation panel 11 can be used to perform various setting operations and execution operations for recording and image reading, as well as to display previews of setting contents and images.

[0029] The exterior of the printer unit 7 is formed by a housing 20. At the very bottom of the printer unit 7, an ink containing cassette 9 is exposed at the printer front surface 7a. The ink containing cassette 9 is arranged so that it can be switched between an installed state and a pulled-out state by sliding along the Y-axis direction. When the ink containing cassette 9 is installed, it can be pulled out of the printer unit 7 by sliding it in the +Y direction, and it can be installed in the printer unit 7 by sliding it in the -Y direction.

[0030] In the ink containing cassette 9, four ink containing sections 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d for containing four colors of ink, for example, black, cyan, magenta, and yellow, are provided detachably with respect to the ink containing cassette 9. The ink containing sections 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d are connected to the recording head 17 by ink tubes (not shown), and ink is supplied from the ink containing sections 9a, 9b, 9c, and 9d to the recording head 17 by these ink tubes.

[0031] A paper cassette 8 is provided above the ink containing cassette 9 so as to be detachable from the printer unit 7. The paper cassette 8 is a portion that contains recording paper before it is fed, and is an example of a medium containing section that is exposed to the front surface 7a of the printer. However, the medium containing section is not limited to the paper cassette 8 which is detachable from the printer unit 7, but may also be fixedly provided in the printer unit 7. Also, multiple paper cassettes 8 may be provided.

[0032] Reference symbol P indicates a stack of recording papers stored in the paper cassette 8. As an example, the recording papers shown in Fig. 2 are A4 size papers, and are stored with their short sides aligned along the X-axis direction. When the paper cassette 8 is attached, it can be pulled out of the printer unit 7 by sliding it in the +Y direction, and it can be attached to the printer unit 7 by sliding it in the -Y direction. The recording paper accommodated in the paper cassette 8 is sent out in the −Y direction by a feeding means (not shown), then reversed in the +Y direction and sent to a position facing the recording head 17 .

[0033] The recording head 17 is an inkjet recording head that ejects ink as a liquid, and is provided on the carriage 16. The recording head 17 performs recording by ejecting ink toward a recording paper. The carriage 16 receives power from a motor (not shown) and reciprocates in the X-axis direction. The recording paper on which recording has been performed by the recording head 17 is discharged in the +Y direction by a discharge means (not shown) and is supported by the paper discharge tray 10. The paper output tray 10 is connected to the printer unit 7 via a hinge (not shown), and opens and closes by rotating. Figures 1 and 2 show the paper output tray 10 in an open state. Although not shown, the paper output tray 10, together with the operation panel 11, constitutes the front of the device when it is closed.

[0034] Next, the scanner unit 2 includes an original feeding unit 4 on top of the scanner main body 3. The original feeding unit 4 is unitized and rotatably connected to the scanner main body 3 via a hinge (not shown). The hinge (not shown) has a rotation center along the Y-axis direction and is provided at the end in the +X direction. The original feeding unit 4 rotates around the hinge relative to the scanner main body 3 to switch between a state in which it covers the original table 14 and a state in which it opens it. The original feeding unit 4 includes an original transport means (not shown) and feeds an original placed on an original feeding tray 5 and discharges the original after reading to an original ejection tray 6. Incidentally, a cover that can be switched between covering and opening the document table 14 may be used instead of the document feeder 4. That is, the scanner unit 2 does not need to have an automatic document feed function.

[0035] The manuscript table 14 is composed of a glass plate parallel to the XY plane. A reading sensor 15, which is an example of a reading unit that reads an image of a manuscript placed on the manuscript table 14, is provided below the manuscript table 14. The reading sensor 15 is a CIS (Contact Image Sensor) extending in the Y-axis direction, and reads an image of the manuscript placed on the manuscript table 14 while moving in the X-axis direction by receiving power from a motor (not shown). Furthermore, when reading an original using the original feeding unit 4, the reading sensor 15 stops below near the end in the +X direction of the original table 14. When the original is transported above the reading sensor 15 in this state, the reading sensor 15 reads the image of the original.

[0036] 2, the symbol Wa indicates the size in the X-axis direction of the scanner main body 3 that constitutes the scanner unit 2. In this embodiment, the scanner main body 3 and the document feeder 4 have the same size in the X-axis direction, but the size of the document feeder 4 in the X-axis direction may be smaller than the size of the scanner main body 3. The size Wa of the scanner main body 3 depends on the document table 14. The document table 14 is disposed so that its long side runs along the X-axis direction and its short side runs along the Y-axis direction, and therefore the size Wa of the scanner main body 3 depends on the size of the long side of the document table 14. As an example, the size of the long side of the document table 14 is the long side dimension of an A4 size paper plus the dimension of the reading area for reading a document using the document feeder 4. Of course, it goes without saying that the size of the document table 14 in the X-axis direction is not limited to the above.

[0037] 2, the symbol Wb indicates the size of the printer unit 7 in the X-axis direction. The size Wb of the printer unit 7 depends on the paper cassette 8. Therefore, the size Wb of the printer unit 7 depends on the dimension in the X-axis direction of the largest size of recording paper that can be accommodated in the paper cassette 8. As an example, the paper cassette 8 is configured so that A4 size paper is the maximum size, and the long side of the A4 size paper is aligned along the Y axis and the short side is aligned along the X axis. Of course, it goes without saying that the size of the paper cassette 8 is not limited to the above.

[0038] Since the size Wa of the scanner body 3 and the size Wb of the printer unit 7 are determined as described above, the size Wa of the scanner body 3 is larger than the size Wb of the printer unit 7. As a result, a space 12 is formed on the -X direction side of the printer unit 7 and below the scanner body 3. In Fig. 2, the symbol Wc indicates the size of the space 12 in the X-axis direction.

[0039] 2, reference symbol CL1 denotes the center position in the X-axis direction of the platen 14, and reference symbol CL2 denotes the center position in the X-axis direction of the paper cassette 8. In this embodiment, the center position CL2 coincides with the center position in the X-axis direction of the recording paper stored in the paper cassette 8. As shown in the figure, the center position CL1 of the document table 14 is shifted in the -X direction, which is the first direction, from the center position CL2 of the paper cassette 8. As a result, a space 12 is formed below the scanner body 3 on the -X direction side of the printer unit 7. However, this is not limited to the above, and the center position CL1 of the document table 14 may be shifted in the second direction, that is, the +X direction, relative to the center position CL2 of the paper cassette 8, thereby forming a space portion 12 on the +X direction side relative to the printer unit 7.

[0040] In this embodiment, the housing 20 that forms the outer shell of the printer unit 7 also forms the outer shell of the scanner main body 3. In other words, the housing that forms the outer shell of the printer unit 7 and the housing that forms the outer shell of the scanner main body 3 are integrated in this embodiment. 2, reference numeral 18 denotes a partition wall that separates the scanner main body 3 and the printer unit 7, and reference numeral SL1 denotes the height position of the partition wall 18 in the Z-axis direction. The housing 20 constitutes the scanner main body 3 above the height position SL1, and constitutes the printer unit 7 below the height position SL1. In other words, the part above the height position SL1 is the scanner unit 2, and the part below the height position SL1 is the printer unit 7. The height position SL1 can be set at an appropriate position between the upper surface of the carriage 16 and the lower surface of the read sensor 15. For example, the height position SL1 may be an intermediate position between the upper surface of the carriage 16 and the lower surface of the read sensor 15.

[0041] However, the housing forming the outer shell of the printer unit 7 and the housing forming the outer shell of the scanner main body 3 may be separate members. In this case, the scanner main body 3 may be connected to the printer unit 7 via a hinge or the like and be provided so as to be openable and closable relative to the printer unit 7. By providing the scanner main body 3 so as to be openable and closable relative to the printer unit 7 in this way, the inside of the printer unit 7 can be exposed when the scanner main body 3 is opened. This makes it easy to handle, for example, paper jams and maintenance of the recording head 17.

[0042] Note that reference symbol 7b denotes a side surface in the -X direction of the printer unit 7, and reference symbol 2b denotes a side surface in the -X direction of the scanner unit 2. Side surface 2b is positioned further in the -X direction than side surface 7b. Furthermore, reference symbol 7c denotes a side surface in the +X direction of the printer unit 7, and reference symbol 2c denotes a side surface in the +X direction of the scanner unit 2. In this embodiment, the side surface 2c and the side surface 7c are flush with each other, but this is not limited thereto, and the side surface 2c may be located in the +X direction with respect to the side surface 7c, or the side surface 2c may be located in the -X direction with respect to the side surface 7c.

[0043] Furthermore, reference symbol 2a denotes the side surface in the +Y direction of the document feed unit 4 that constitutes the scanner unit 2, i.e., the feed unit front surface, and in this embodiment, the feed unit front surface 2a and the printer front surface 7a are flush with each other. However, the feed unit front surface 2a may be shifted in the +Y direction or the -Y direction with respect to the printer front surface 7a. In this embodiment, the +Y side of the scanner main body 3 is flush with the printer front surface 7a, but the +Y side of the scanner main body 3 may be offset in the +Y or -Y direction relative to the printer front surface 7a. In this embodiment, the feeding unit front surface 2a, the +Y side surface of the scanner main body 3, the printer front surface 7a, the +Y side surface of the paper cassette 8, and the +Y side surface of the ink containing cassette 9 are flush with each other.

[0044] <First use of the space> FIG. 3 shows a first mode of use of the space 12. In FIG. The space 12 of the printer 1A can be provided with a first storage section 30 as a storage section capable of storing items. As an example, the first storage section 30 is configured as a pen stand. The first storage section 30 may be fixedly provided to the printer section 7, or may be detachably provided. Furthermore, when the first storage section 30 is provided so as to be detachable from the printer section 7, the first storage section 30 may be replaced by another storage section or functional section described in this specification.

[0045] <Second use of the space> FIG. 4 shows a second mode of use of the space 12. In FIG. A second storage section 31 can be provided in the space 12 of the printer 1B as a storage section capable of storing items. The second storage section 31 is configured as a small storage compartment, for example, and has drawers 31a, 31b, and 31c. The two-dot chain line and reference symbol 31a-1 show, for example, the state in which the drawer section 31a is pulled out. Reference symbol 31d shows a finger hook for placing fingers. In this embodiment, three drawer sections 31a, 31b, and 31c are provided, but this is not limited to this and only one drawer section may be provided, or two drawer sections or four or more drawer sections may be provided. The second storage section 31 may be fixed to the printer section 7, or may be detachably provided. Furthermore, when the second storage section 31 is provided so as to be detachable from the printer section 7, the second storage section 31 may be replaced by another storage section or functional section described in this specification.

[0046] <Third use of the space> FIG. 5 shows a third mode of use of the space 12. In FIG. A third storage section 32 can be provided in the space 12 of the printer 1C as a storage section capable of storing items. As an example, the third storage section 32 is configured as a small storage compartment. The third storage section 32 is rotatably provided on the printer section 7 via a hinge (not shown), and can be rotated to switch between a stored state as shown in the left diagram of FIG. 5 and a state pulled out forward (in the direction of arrow a) as shown in the right diagram of FIG. As an example, clips and the like can be stored in the third storage section 32. In this embodiment, the third storage section 32 is provided toward the front of the device, and the space toward the rear of the device relative to the third storage section 32 and the space below the third storage section 32 are not used, but these spaces may be used for other purposes. For example, the space below the third storage section 32 may be used to configure it so that other storage sections or functional sections described in this specification can be attached. Furthermore, the third storage section 32 may be formed with a projection or recess for hooking a finger.

[0047] <The fourth use of the space> FIG. 6 shows a fourth mode of use of the space 12. In FIG. A fourth storage section 33 can be provided in the space 12 of the printer 1D as a storage section capable of storing items. The fourth storage section 33 has an opening / closing section 34 in the +Y direction, i.e., on the front side of the device. The opening / closing section 34 is rotatably provided on the printer section 7 via a hinge (not shown), and can be rotated to switch between a closed state as shown by the solid line and a state open to the front right side as shown by the two-dot chain line and reference symbol 34-1. The inside of the storage section can be accessed by opening the opening / closing section 34. The opening / closing section 34 may be formed with a protrusion or a recess for a finger to hook. A holding means such as a magnet may be provided to hold the opening / closing section 34 in a closed state. A push latch mechanism may be provided to close the opening / closing section 34 by pushing it in, and open it by pushing it in again. The fourth storage section 33 can store relatively large items, for example, instruction manuals and expendables such as ink. The fourth storage section 33 may be fixed to the printer section 7, or may be detachably provided. Furthermore, when the fourth storage section 33 is provided so as to be detachable from the printer section 7, the fourth storage section 33 may be replaced by another storage section or functional section described in this specification.

[0048] 7 and 8 show a fifth storage section 35, which is a modified version of the fourth storage section 33. The printer 1E that has the fifth storage section 35 also has an opening / closing section 36. The opening / closing section 36 can be opened forward as shown in FIG. 7 via a hinge (not shown). The opening / closing section 36 may be formed with a protrusion or recess for a finger to hook. A holding means such as a magnet may also be provided to hold the opening / closing section 36 in a closed state. A push latch mechanism may also be provided to close the opening / closing section 36 by pushing it in, and open it by pushing it in again. The upper part of the opening / closing part 36 covers a part of the scanner main body 3, and a protrusion 37 is provided on the front surface of the scanner main body 3. An opening 36a is formed in the opening / closing part 36 so that the protrusion 37 is exposed to the front surface of the device when the opening / closing part 36 is closed.

[0049] The protrusion 37 has a shape that allows a padlock 38 to be attached thereto, as shown in the left diagram of Fig. 8, and this allows the opening / closing section 36 to be locked in a closed state. As a result, the items stored in the fifth storage section 35 can be secured. By removing the padlock 38, the opening / closing section 36 can be unlocked and opened, as shown in the right diagram of Fig. 8.

[0050] Also, the opening / closing section 34 in Fig. 6 or the opening / closing section 36 in Fig. 7 may be configured as the operation panel 11 shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. By configuring it in this manner, the area above the paper discharge tray 10 shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 can be used, for example, as a storage area for the paper discharge tray 10, and as a result, the size of the paper discharge tray 10 can be secured.

[0051] As described above, in the printer unit 7, the center position CL1 of the document table 14 in the device width direction is shifted in the -X direction from the center position CL2 of the paper cassette 8, so that a large space, the space portion 12, can be formed on the -X direction side of the paper cassette 8 and below the scanner unit 2. In other words, the difference in size between the document table 14 and the paper cassette 8 in the device width direction can be efficiently utilized. Since the space 12 is provided with storage sections (30, 31, 32, 33, 35) capable of storing items, the size of the storage sections can be ensured, and the usability of the storage sections can be improved.

[0052] Furthermore, in a configuration in which a plurality of types of storage units (30, 31, 33, 35) with different structures are detachable from the printer unit 7, the storage units can be changed according to the user's needs, improving usability.

[0053] Furthermore, in a configuration in which a functional section (described later) that performs a specified function can be detachably attached instead of the storage section, it is possible to meet the user needs of using the space section 12 for purposes other than storing items, thereby improving usability.

[0054] Furthermore, the printer 1E (FIG. 7) is equipped with an opening / closing unit 36 ​​that opens and closes the storage unit 35, and since the opening / closing unit 36 ​​can be locked, items stored in the storage unit 35 can be kept safe.

[0055] 9 shows another embodiment of the printer 1E (FIG. 7), where reference symbol 8d indicates a locked portion formed on the paper cassette 8. When the opening / closing part 36 is closed, the locked portion 8d is covered by the opening / closing part 36, so that when the opening / closing part 36 is closed, the paper cassette 8 is locked in the installed state. In this configuration in which the paper cassette 8 is detachable from the printer unit 7, the opening / closing unit 36 ​​can engage with the paper cassette 8 and, when closed, locks the paper cassette 8 in an attached state. With this configuration, in addition to the items stored in the storage unit 35, the paper stored in the paper cassette 8 can also be preserved.

[0056] 9, reference numeral 9d denotes a locked portion formed on the ink containing cassette 9. The locked portion 9d is covered by the opening / closing portion 36 when the opening / closing portion 36 is closed, and thus the ink containing cassette 9 is locked in the attached state when the opening / closing portion 36 is closed. In this configuration in which the ink containing cassette 9 is detachable from the printer unit 7, the opening / closing unit 36 ​​can engage with the ink containing cassette 9 and, when closed, locks the ink containing cassette 9 in the attached state. With this configuration, in addition to the items stored in the storage unit 35, the ink stored in the ink containing cassette 9 can also be preserved.

[0057] Incidentally, each storage section and each functional section, which will be described later, can be detachably attached to the printer section 7 by means of a mounting structure, as shown in FIG. 10, for example. A guide unit 21 extends along the Y-axis direction on a side surface 7b in the -X direction of the printer unit 7, and a leaf spring 22 is provided at the -Y direction end of the guide unit 21. The leaf spring 22 can deform to displace a convex portion in the Z-axis direction. In each storage section and each functional section described later, a guided section 29 is provided extending along the Y-axis direction. The guided section 29 is capable of receiving the guide section 21, and a recess 29a for receiving the protrusion of the leaf spring 22 is formed at the -Y direction end of the guided section 29.

[0058] When each storage unit and each functional unit described later are attached to the printer unit 7 along the -Y direction, the leaf spring 22 can bend downward inside the guided portion 29, which allows each storage unit and each functional unit described later to slide in the -Y direction. When each storage unit and each functional unit described later are slid in the -Y direction, the convex portion of the leaf spring 22 enters the concave portion 29a of the guided portion 29, which allows each storage unit and each functional unit described later to be held in an attached state. Furthermore, when each storage unit and each functional unit described later in the attached state are slid in the +Y direction, the leaf spring 22 can bend downward, which allows each storage unit and each functional unit described later to be removed in the +Y direction.

[0059] <The fifth use of the space> FIG. 11 shows a fifth mode of use of the space 12. In FIG. A first functional unit 40 can be provided in the space 12 of the printer 1F as a functional unit that performs a specific function. The first functional unit 40 is configured as a shredder. The shredder may be equipped with a handle for manual rotation, for example, or may be driven by a motor. When the first functional unit 40 is driven by a motor, a connection cable (not shown) is connected to the printer unit 7. The first functional unit 40 may be fixedly provided to the printer unit 7, or may be detachably provided. Furthermore, when the first functional unit 40 is provided so as to be detachable from the printer unit 7, the first functional unit 40 may be replaced by another storage unit or functional unit described in this specification.

[0060] <Sixth use of the space> FIG. 12 shows a sixth mode of use of the space 12. In FIG. A second functional unit 42 can be provided in the space 12 of the printer 1G as a functional unit that performs a predetermined function. The second functional unit 42 is configured as a stapler. The second functional unit 42 has an opening 43, and a stapler (not shown) is provided inside the opening 43. By inserting corners of multiple sheets of recording paper into the opening 43, the multiple sheets of recording paper can be stapled together. The second functional unit 42 may be fixedly provided to the printer unit 7, or may be detachably provided. In the present embodiment, the spaces below the second functional unit 42 are not used, but these spaces may be used for other purposes. For example, the spaces below the second functional unit 42 may be used to allow other storage units or functional units described in this specification to be attached.

[0061] <7th use of the space> FIG. 13 shows a seventh usage mode of the space 12. In FIG. A third functional unit 44 can be provided in the space 12 of the printer 1H as a functional unit that performs a specific function. The third functional unit 44 is configured as an NFC (Near Field Communication) communication unit. The third functional unit 44 is connected to the printer unit by a connection cable 46. The NFC communication function of the third functional unit 44 makes it possible to read information stored in a non-contact IC card 45, which can enable user authentication, for example. The third functional unit 44 may be fixed to the printer unit 7, or may be detachably provided.

[0062] As described above, in the printer unit 7, the center position CL1 of the document table 14 in the device width direction is shifted in the -X direction from the center position CL2 of the paper cassette 8, so that a large space, the space portion 12, can be formed on the -X direction side of the paper cassette 8 and below the scanner unit 2. In other words, the difference in size between the document table 14 and the paper cassette 8 in the device width direction can be efficiently utilized. Since the space 12 is provided with the functional parts (40, 42, 44) that perform predetermined functions, it is possible to secure space for constructing the functional parts, and the degree of freedom in designing the functional parts is improved. Note that the functions of the functional parts (40, 42, 44) described above are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the functional parts may perform other functions.

[0063] Furthermore, in a configuration in which multiple types of functional units with different functions are detachably attached to the printer unit 7, the functional units can be changed according to user needs, improving usability.

[0064] Furthermore, in a configuration in which a storage section capable of storing items is detachable instead of the functional section, it is possible to meet the user's need to use the space section 12 for storing items, thereby improving usability.

[0065] In the printer 1 described above, the position of the end in the +X direction of the platen 14 described with reference to Fig. 2 may be aligned with the position of the end in the +X direction of the maximum size recording paper that can be accommodated in the paper cassette 8. By configuring it in this way, the size of the space 12 can be further ensured.

[0066] Furthermore, in a printer 1 having a storage section in space 12, the side of the storage section in the -X direction is flush with side 2b of the scanner unit 2, and the side 7c of the printer unit 7 is flush with side 2c of the scanner unit 2 in the +X direction, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the device.

[0067] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the invention described in the claims, and it goes without saying that these modifications are also included in the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0068] 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1G, 1H... printer, 2... scanner section, 2a... feed section front, 2b, 2c... side, ... scanner body, 4... document feed section, 5... document feed tray, 6... document output tray, 7... printer section, 7a... printer front, 7b, 7c... side, 8... paper cassette, 8d... locking section, 9... ink storage cassette, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d... ink storage section, 9d... locking section, 10... output tray, 11... operation panel, 12...space portion, 14...original table, 15...reading sensor, 16...carriage, 17...recording head, 18...partition wall, 20...casing, 21...guide portion, 23...leaf spring, 29...guided portion, 29a...recess, 30...first storage portion, 31...second storage portion, 31a, 31b, 31c...drawer portion, 31d...finger hook portion, 32...third storage portion, 33...fourth storage portion, 34...opening portion, 35...fifth storage portion, 36...opening portion, 36a...opening, 37...projection, 38...padlock, 40...first function portion, 42...second function portion, 43...opening portion, 44...third function portion, 45...non-contact IC card, 46...connection cable

Claims

1. a recording unit having a recording section for recording on a medium; a reading unit provided above the recording unit, the reading unit including a document table on which a document is placed and a reading section that reads an image of the document placed on the document table; The recording unit comprises: a medium storage unit that stores the medium before feeding; the medium storage section is accessible from a first side surface among side surfaces that form a periphery of the recording unit, the first side surface is a front surface of the device, and the left-right direction when viewing the first side surface from the front is a width direction of the device, and the document table is arranged so that its long side direction is along the width direction of the device, the size of the document table in the device width direction is larger than the size of the media storage unit, one direction of the device width direction is defined as a first direction and the other direction is defined as a second direction, and a center position of the document table in the device width direction is shifted in the first direction with respect to a center position of the medium accommodation unit; the recording unit includes a storage section that is located on a side of the medium storage section in the first direction and below the reading unit, and that is capable of storing an article; A recording device characterized by:

2. 2. The recording device according to claim 1, wherein the storage sections of a plurality of types having different structures are detachably attached to the recording unit. A recording device characterized by:

3. The recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, further comprising an opening / closing unit for opening and closing the storage unit, The opening and closing part is lockable. A recording device characterized by:

4. In the recording device according to claim 3, the medium storage section is detachably provided with respect to the recording unit, the opening / closing section is capable of engaging with the medium storage section and locks the medium storage section in an attached state when in a closed state; A recording device characterized by:

5. In the recording device according to claim 3, a portion for accommodating a liquid to be ejected from the recording unit is provided, the portion being exposed to the first side surface and including a liquid accommodating portion detachable from the recording unit; the opening / closing section is capable of engaging with the liquid storage section and locks the liquid storage section in an attached state when in a closed state; A recording device characterized by:

6. In the recording device according to claim 2, a functional unit that performs a predetermined function can be attached and detached in place of the storage unit. A recording device characterized by:

7. a recording unit having a recording section for recording on a medium; a reading unit provided above the recording unit, the reading unit including a document table on which a document is placed and a reading section that reads an image of the document placed on the document table; The recording unit comprises: a medium storage unit that stores the medium before feeding; The medium storage section is accessible from a first side surface among the side surfaces that form the periphery of the recording unit. the first side surface is a front surface of the device, and the left-right direction when viewing the first side surface from the front is a width direction of the device, and the document table is arranged so that its long side direction is along the width direction of the device, the size of the document table in the device width direction is larger than the size of the media storage unit, one direction of the device width direction is defined as a first direction and the other direction is defined as a second direction, and a center position of the document table in the device width direction is shifted in the first direction with respect to a center position of the medium accommodation unit; the recording unit includes a functional section that performs a predetermined function, the functional section being located on a side of the medium accommodating section in the first direction and below the reading unit; A recording device characterized by:

8. 8. The recording apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the functional units of a plurality of types having different functions are detachable from the recording unit. A recording device characterized by:

9. 9. The recording device according to claim 8, wherein a storage section capable of storing articles is detachably attached in place of the functional section. A recording device characterized by:

10. 2. The recording device according to claim 1, wherein the position of the end of the document table in the second direction in the device width direction is aligned with the position of the end of the medium in the second direction of the largest size that can be accommodated in the medium accommodating section. A recording device characterized by:

11. 11. The recording device according to claim 10, wherein a side surface of the storage section in the first direction is flush with a side surface of the reading unit, and a side surface of the recording unit in the second direction is flush with a side surface of the reading unit. A recording device characterized by:

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