Recording apparatus

Abstract

To provide a technique for allowing a user to remove a sheet without contaminating the inside of a recording device when stopping recording in the recording device.SOLUTION: A recording apparatus includes a recording unit configured to record an image on a recording medium, a transport unit configured to transport the recording medium, a fixing unit disposed downstream of the recording unit in a transport direction of the recording medium and configured to heat the recording medium on which the image is recorded at a first temperature, and a control unit configured to control the fixing unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording device. [Background technology]

[0002] In a recording device that records an image on paper using ink and then fixes the ink using a fixing device, a paper jam error may occur during recording, or the user may cancel the operation. Patent Document 1 discloses a recording device that immediately stops the paper transport operation and fixing operation when a jam error or user cancellation occurs, allowing the user to immediately remove the paper. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-071366 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, if the paper transport and fixing operations are immediately stopped, unfixed ink remains inside the recording device, which can cause the ink to come into contact with the recording device when the user removes the paper, resulting in contamination or malfunction of the recording device.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a technique that allows a user to remove paper without soiling the inside of a recording device when stopping recording in the recording device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention employs the following configuration: a recording unit that records an image on a recording medium; a conveying unit that conveys the recording medium; a fixing unit that is disposed downstream of the recording unit in the conveyance direction of the recording medium and heats the recording medium on which the image has been recorded at a first temperature; a control unit that controls the fixing unit; Equipped with When the recording of the image in the recording area by the recording unit is stopped before the recording of the image in the recording area by the recording unit is completed, the control unit changes the temperature of the fixing unit to a second temperature lower than the first temperature. The recording device is characterized by the above. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a technique that allows a user to remove paper without soiling the inside of the recording device when stopping recording in the recording device. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the relationship between a recording apparatus and an externally connected device according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a printing apparatus according to an embodiment. [Figure 3A] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external configuration of a recording unit in an embodiment. [Figure 3B] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the internal configuration of a cover of a recording unit according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a cross section of a paper transport configuration of a recording unit in an embodiment. [Figure 5] Schematic cross-sectional view showing the configuration of an ink fixing device in an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an ink-fixed region and an ink-non-fixed region in an embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an abnormal state of paper when recording is canceled in an embodiment. [Figure 8] Temperature change flow when canceling recording in the first embodiment [Figure 9] Flow of changing temperature and speed when canceling recording in the first embodiment [Figure 10]Flow of changing operation when canceling recording in the first embodiment [Figure 11] Flow of changing temperature when canceling recording in the second embodiment DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the dimensions, materials, shapes, and relative positions of the components described in the following embodiments may be changed as appropriate depending on the configuration of the device to which the present invention is applied and various conditions. Therefore, unless otherwise specified, they are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Although the embodiments describe multiple features, not all of these features are necessarily essential to the invention, and multiple features may be combined in any desired manner.

[0010] [First embodiment] (Device configuration) 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the relationship between a recording device 004 and externally connected devices in this embodiment. The recording device 004 is connected to the externally connected devices via a LAN unit 003. The LAN unit 003 connects the recording device 004 to the externally connected devices as servers via an interface or a network. For example, image data is transferred from externally connected devices such as a personal computer 001 or a smartphone 002 to the recording device 004 via the LAN unit 003. The communication method of the LAN unit 003 may be wired or wireless, as long as it is possible to send and receive data.

[0011] 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a recording device 004 according to this embodiment. The recording device 004 has a CPU 005 as a control unit and a printer unit 010 that performs recording under the control of the CPU 005. The printer unit 010 includes a fixing unit 108 that dries and fixes ink on paper, an input / output unit 109, and a recording unit 100 that records images. The input / output unit 109 includes a user interface such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), keys, or a touch panel.

[0012] The ROM 006 stores control execution code (programs) for the recording device 004. The RAM 007 temporarily stores image data to be recorded during control execution of the recording device 004. The NVRAM 008 is a non-volatile memory that stores various data necessary for maintaining the recording device 004 and information about images to be recorded.

[0013] The hard disk 009 stores image data to be recorded by the printer unit 010. The network driver 011 exchanges execution commands and data with externally connected devices and servers via the LAN unit 012. For example, when recording using the printer unit 010, image data is transferred from the externally connected device via the network driver 011. The recording unit 100 includes a carriage 101 and a recording head 102 for recording an image on paper 105.

[0014] 3A and 3B are perspective views showing the configuration of the recording unit 100. FIG. 3A shows the overall appearance, and FIG. 3B shows the state in which the upper cover 110 of FIG. 3A is opened to reveal the internal structure. The recording unit 100 in this embodiment performs recording by applying ink droplets as a recording material onto paper using an inkjet recording method. Paper 105 is transported in the Y direction. .

[0015] A carriage 101 carrying a print head 102 performs printing by moving back and forth in the X direction, which intersects with the Y direction. That is, the print head 102 performs so-called serial printing. However, an inkjet method equipped with a so-called line print head, in which a nozzle array is configured across the printing width in the Y direction, may also be used. Also, a multi-function peripheral (MFP) may be used that integrates not only a printing function but also a scanning function, a fax function, a transmission function, and the like.

[0016] An input / output unit 109 is provided above the recording unit 100. The input / output unit 109 is an operation panel having a display and keys. When the remaining ink level and possible types of paper 105 are displayed on the display, the user can operate the keys to select the type of paper 105, make recording settings, or cancel recording. In this case, the input / output unit 109 can also be called a cancellation means.

[0017] A recording head 102 is disposed on a surface of the carriage 101 that has nozzles for ejecting ink supplied from an ink tank 111. The carriage 101 is configured to be able to move back and forth in the X direction (the direction of movement of the carriage 101) along a shaft 104 via a carriage belt 103 by being driven by a carriage motor.

[0018] Paper 105, such as roll paper or cut paper, is transported in the Y direction on a platen 106 by transport rollers. A recording operation is performed by ejecting ink droplets from the print head 102 while a carriage 101 moves in the X direction over the paper 105 transported onto the platen 106 by the transport rollers. When the carriage 101 reaches the edge of the recording area on the paper 105, the transport roller transports the paper 105 a fixed distance and moves the area for the next printing scan to a position where the print head 102 can print. An image is recorded on the paper 105 by repeating the above operations.

[0019] The ink used for image recording in this embodiment is latex ink. When heat is applied to latex ink, the water evaporates, the latex resin dissolves, and the latex resin mixes with the pigment, forming a film on the paper surface that hardens. Paper 105 used in a typical aqueous inkjet recording device requires an ink-receiving layer to catch the ink and prevent bleeding, but a recording device using latex ink can also record on paper 105 that does not have an ink-receiving layer. In this embodiment, the paper 105 after image recording is transported to a fixing unit 108, which serves as a fixing device, where heat is applied to the paper 105, and the paper is ejected from the fixing unit 108 in a state where the ink is cured and fixed on the paper. After the paper 105 is ejected from the fixing unit 108, if cutting is required, cutting is performed using a cutter 112.

[0020] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a cross section of the paper transport configuration of the recording device 004. The paper 105 is supported from above and below by transport rollers 205 and 206, which serve as a transport unit. The paper 105 is transported in the transport direction by the rotation of the transport rollers 205 and 206. In this embodiment, in the transport direction of the paper 105 along the transport path, the side closer to the paper roll R is called the upstream side, and the side closer to the winding unit 210 is called the downstream side. The paper 105 is also supported from below by a platen 208. Note that the recording medium is not limited to the paper roll R; cut paper may also be used. When the recording medium is roll paper, the sheet is set in the device in a rolled state and is pulled out from the roll as recording progresses.

[0021] The recording unit 100 of the printer unit 010 of the recording device 004 includes a carriage 101 on which a recording head 102 is mounted. The recording head 102 performs recording by ejecting ink from nozzles while being scanned by the carriage 101. The ink is fixed in the fixing unit 108. After the ink is fixed, the paper 105 is taken up by the take-up unit 210, and if cutting is required, it is cut by the cutter 112. A paper detection sensor 212 serving as a detection unit is installed near the fixing unit and detects whether the paper 105 is approaching the fixing unit 108. When the paper 105 approaches enough to come into contact with the fixing unit 108, the paper detection sensor 212 determines that paper is present and notifies the control unit of the state of the paper 105. In other words, when the paper 105 is about to come into contact with the fixing unit 108, it is detected that the paper state is abnormal.

[0022] 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a fixing unit 108 for fixing ink. In this figure, as shown by the black arrow, paper 105 is fed from the left side of the figure and discharged to the right side.

[0023] The chamber 401 contains an axial flow type blower fan 402 that takes in and blows outside air, and a heater 403 that heats the air blown from the blower fan 402 to turn it into dry air, and the dry air is blown out from the opening of the chamber 401, contributing to the fixation of the ink. The heater 403 is equipped with a temperature sensor 404. The CPU 005 is able to stably control the heater temperature using temperature feedback from the temperature sensor 404. Here, the combination of the blower fan 402 and heater 403 fixes the ink in a non-contact manner using the dry air, but a configuration using a contact heater or a radiation heater may also be used.

[0024] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the ink fixed area and non-fixed area, and shows the paper 105 in the area between the recording head 102 and the fixing unit 108 as viewed from a direction perpendicular to the transport direction (arrow P in FIG. 4). As described above, the recording unit 100 performs recording by ejecting ink from the nozzles of the recording head 102 mounted on the carriage 101 while transporting the paper 105 in the paper transport direction. By repeating the transport of the paper 105 and the ejection of ink, the recorded portion of the paper 105 is transported to below the fixing unit 108. The fixing unit 108 then sequentially fixes the ink using the fixing method described above.

[0025] Assume that the user cancels printing using the input / output unit 109 in the position shown in Figure 6. At this time, if the transport of the paper 105 and the ejection of ink are immediately stopped, the ink in the printing area 502 can be fixed to the paper 105 by the heat of the fixing unit 108. Therefore, the printing area 502 is also called the ink-fixed area 502. On the other hand, the ink in the printing area 503 has not yet reached the bottom of the fixing unit 108, so it cannot be fixed to the paper 105. This printing area 503 is also called the ink-non-fixed area 503. That is, in the state shown in Figure 6, the single image 501 to be printed includes the ink-fixed area 502 and the ink-non-fixed area 503.

[0026] If the user attempts to remove the paper 105 with the remaining ink non-fixed area 503 from the recording device, there is a risk that the ink in the ink non-fixed area 503 may come into contact with the interior of the recording device. As a result, the internal structure may become dirty or the recording device 004 may break down. Therefore, even if the user cancels the recording, the paper 105 transport and fixing operation must continue, and the ink in the ink non-fixed area 503 must also be fixed to the paper 105.

[0027] 7A and 7B are diagrams showing examples of abnormal states of the paper 105 when recording is canceled in this embodiment. FIG. 7A shows how the paper 105 in the non-ink-fixing area 503 is sagging when recording is canceled. FIG. 7B shows how the leading edge of the paper 105 in the non-ink-fixing area 503 is curled when recording is canceled. If the user cancels during recording, it is possible that some abnormality has occurred in the paper 105, such as sagging or curling. Alternatively, it is possible that a jam has occurred in the paper 105.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 7A, when the paper 105 has a bent portion 701, if the paper 105 is transported for the ink fixing operation, the bent portion 701 may come into contact with the fixing unit 108. The fixing unit 108 becomes hot due to the fixing process, which may damage the paper 105. Similarly, when the leading edge 702 of the paper 105 is curled as shown in FIG. 7B, or when the trailing edge of the paper is curled, the leading edge or trailing edge of the curled paper 105 may come into contact with the fixing unit 108.

[0029] (First flow) 8 is a flowchart showing the process of changing the fixing temperature when recording is canceled in the first embodiment. The following steps are executed by the CPU 005 controlling each part of the device. First, in step S800, the process starts when the recording device 004 receives image data.

[0030] In step S801, the temperature of the fixing unit 108 is raised to a predetermined temperature A (a predetermined first temperature). In step S802, it is detected that the cancel button of the input / output unit 109 has been pressed by the user. If it is not detected that the cancel button has been pressed (S802=No), in step S803, ink is ejected from the nozzles mounted on the print head 102. In step S804, the conveying roller is driven to convey the paper 105 and perform printing. In step S805, it is determined whether printing has been completed up to the rear end of the received image data, and if it has not been completed (S805=No), the detection in step S802, the ejection of ink in step S803, and the conveyance of the paper 105 in step S804 are repeated.

[0031] On the other hand, if printing has been completed up to the rear end of the image data in step S805 (S805=Yes), the temperature of the fixing unit 108 is maintained at temperature A, and the conveyance rollers are driven to convey the paper 105 to fix the ink (step S806). In step S807, it is determined whether ink fixing has been completed up to the rear end of the image data. If not (S807=No), step S806 continues. If ink fixing has been completed up to the rear end of the image data (S807=Yes), the conveyance rollers are stopped in step S808, the temperature of the fixing unit 108 is lowered in step S809, and the process ends in step S810. Note that if the recording device is configured to cut the paper 105 with a cutter, after the conveyance rollers are stopped in step S808, the paper 105 is cut at a predetermined cutting position. The cutting position here refers to a position upstream of the area where the image has been printed in the conveyance direction, and may include a predetermined margin.

[0032] If it is detected in step S802 that the cancel button has been pressed (S802=Yes), as shown in FIG. 7, there is a possibility that an abnormality has occurred in the paper 105, and fixing the image in the fixing unit 108 at temperature A could damage the paper 105. Therefore, even if image recording in the recording area is not complete, it is necessary to stop image recording by the recording unit. Then, in step S811, the temperature of the fixing unit 108 is lowered to temperature B (second temperature), which is lower than temperature A. Temperature B is set to a temperature at which the paper 105 will not be damaged. Thereafter, in step S812, while maintaining the temperature of the fixing unit 108 at temperature B, the conveyance roller is driven to convey the paper 105 and fix the ink. In step S813, it is determined whether fixing has been completed up to the rear end portion of the image data. If not (S813=No), step S812 continues. Note that the "rear end portion of the image data" in S813 refers to the portion last recorded before the image recording was canceled and stopped.

[0033] On the other hand, if ink fixing is complete up to the rear end portion of the image data (S813=Yes), the conveying rollers are stopped in step S808, the temperature of the fixing unit 108 is lowered in step S809, and the process ends in step S810. If the recording device is set so that the paper 105 is cut by a cutter, the conveying rollers convey the recorded area of ​​the paper 105 to the cutter position, and then the paper 105 is cut at a predetermined cutting position. This allows the recording medium to be cut upstream of the area where the image has been recorded. Note that if image recording is canceled, Since this may mean that some abnormality has been observed in the paper 105, a message may be displayed to prompt the user to manually cut the paper 105 after transport has stopped. If step S812 has been completed, the paper 105 will not be damaged even if it comes into contact with the fixing unit 108. Furthermore, since the ink is fixed to the paper 105, the ink will not get on the inside of the recording device when the user removes the paper 105 after the process in step S810 has ended.

[0034] (Second flow) 9 is a flowchart showing the process of changing the fixing temperature and the conveyance speed of the paper 105 when recording is canceled in the first embodiment. The explanation of the same processes as in FIG. 8 will be simplified. The following steps are executed by the CPU 005 controlling each part of the device. First, in step S900, the process starts when the recording device 004 receives image data. Thereafter, the heater temperature rise in step S901, the button press detection in step S902, and the ink ejection in step S903 are the same as steps S801 to S803 in FIG. 8.

[0035] In step S904, the conveying rollers are driven to convey the paper 105 at conveying speed A (first speed) and recording is performed. In step S905, it is determined whether recording has been completed up to the rear end portion of the received image data, and if not, the detection in S902, the ejection of ink in S903, and the conveying of the paper 105 in S904 are repeated. If recording has been completed up to the rear end portion of the image data in S905, the conveying rollers are driven to convey the paper 105 while maintaining the temperature of the fixing unit 108 at temperature A and the conveying speed of the paper 105 at speed A, and the ink is fixed (step S906).

[0036] 8. Thereafter, the process from determining whether the ink has been fixed in step S907 to stopping the conveyance in step S908, lowering the heater temperature in step S909, and ending the process in step S910 are the same as steps S807 to S810 in FIG.

[0037] Then, if it is detected in S902 that the cancel button has been pressed (S902=Yes), in S911 the temperature of the fixing unit 108 is lowered to temperature B, which is lower than temperature A. Here, if an abnormality such as warping or partial tearing has occurred in the paper 105 as shown in FIG. 7, slowing down the conveying speed of the paper 105 from the normal speed may prevent the condition of the paper 105 from worsening, and in some cases may even resolve the abnormality in the paper 105. Therefore, in step S912, the temperature of the fixing unit 108 is maintained at temperature B, and at the same time the conveying speed of the paper 105 is slowed to conveying speed B (second speed) which is slower than conveying speed A, and the conveying rollers are driven to convey the paper 105 and fix the ink.

[0038] In step S913, it is determined whether fixing has been completed up to the rear end of the image data, and if not (S913=No), step S912 continues. If fixing of ink has been completed up to the rear end of the image data (S913=Yes), the conveying rollers are stopped in step S908, the temperature of the fixing unit 108 is lowered in step S909, and the process ends in step S910. The process of this flow not only prevents ink from adhering to the recording device, but also further reduces the possibility of damage to the paper 105.

[0039] (Third flow) Figure 10 is a flowchart showing the process of changing the subsequent operation based on the amount of ink ejected when printing is canceled in the first embodiment. The explanation of the same processes as those in Figures 8 and 9 will be simplified. The following steps are executed by the CPU 005 controlling each part of the device. First, in step S1000, the process begins when the printing device 004 receives image data.

[0040] Thereafter, the heater temperature rise in step S1001 and the button pressing operation detection in step S1002 are the same as in the case of FIG. 8. Furthermore, if the cancel button is not pressed, If the result is NO in S1002, the series of processes are the same as in Fig. 8. That is, the ink ejection in step S1003, the paper transport in step S1004, and the recording detection of the image trailing edge in step S1005 are the same as in Fig. 8. Furthermore, the ink fixing in step S1006, the fixation detection of the image trailing edge in step S1007, the stop of transport in step S1008, the heater temperature reduction in step S1009, and the end processing in step S1010 are also the same as in Fig. 8.

[0041] On the other hand, if it is detected in S1002 that the cancel button has been pressed (S1002=Yes), the amount of ink deposited in the printing operation performed up until the cancellation was detected is determined in S1011. A predetermined amount X is set as the amount of ink deposited that has a low risk of ink adhering to the printing device even without the ink fixing operation, and if the amount of ink deposited is equal to or less than this predetermined amount (S1011=Yes), the fixing operation is not performed. Then, the process proceeds to steps S1009 to S1010, where the process ends. To this end, the CPU 005 counts the amount of ink deposited in the printing operation, for example, for each scan, and stores the count in the RAM 007. If a cancellation is detected, the amount of ink deposited in the current non-fixing area 503 is calculated based on control information from the encoder, etc.

[0042] On the other hand, if the amount of ink deposited is greater than X, it is determined that a fixing operation is necessary. In step S1012, the temperature of the fixing unit 108 is lowered to temperature B, which is lower than temperature A. Then, in step S1013, the temperature of the fixing unit 108 is maintained at temperature B, and the conveyance roller is driven to convey the paper 105, thereby fixing the ink. In step S1014, it is determined whether fixing has been completed up to the rear end of the image data, and if not (S1014=No), step S1013 continues. If ink fixing has been completed up to the rear end of the image data (S1014=Yes), the process proceeds to steps S1008 to S1010, and the process ends. In this flow, if the amount of ink deposited is less than a predetermined amount, no fixing operation is necessary, thereby reducing costs such as power energy and time.

[0043] In step S1011, the determination was made based on the amount of ink applied, but the determination may also be based on the type of paper. That is, if the paper 105 is one on which ink is easily fixed, the fixing operation may be omitted. Also, the predetermined amount X may be changed depending on the type of paper 105. For example, if the paper 105 is one on which ink is easily fixed, the predetermined amount X may be increased.

[0044] [Second embodiment] FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the process of changing the fixing temperature when recording is canceled in the second embodiment. The explanation of the same processes as those in FIG. 8 and the like will be simplified. This embodiment differs from the above embodiment in that the trigger for canceling recording is not a user cancellation but a sensor detection result. The following steps are executed by the CPU 005 controlling each part of the device.

[0045] First, in step S1100, processing begins when the recording device 004 receives image data. In step S1101, the temperature of the fixing unit 108 is raised to temperature A. In step S1102, the paper detection sensor 212 detects the paper 105 and determines its state. If the paper 105 is in an abnormal state (paper present) and is about to come into contact with the fixing unit 108 (S1102=Yes), in step S1111 the temperature of the fixing unit 108 is lowered until it reaches temperature B, which is lower than temperature A. Thereafter, as in the case of FIG. 8, steps S1112 to S1110 are executed, and processing ends.

[0046] Also, if no abnormality is detected in the paper 105 (S1102=No), the process proceeds to steps S1103 to S1110, as in the case of Fig. 8, and ends. According to this embodiment, even if there is a paper abnormality, it is possible to prevent ink from adhering to the inside of the recording device.

[0047] The presence or absence of an abnormality in the paper 105 may be determined based on whether or not an excessive load is applied to the carriage 101 or the conveying rollers 205 and 206. Furthermore, the control of the first embodiment may be applied to this embodiment as appropriate, such as reducing the conveying speed of the paper 105 when an abnormality is detected.

[0048] In a conventional recording apparatus 004 that uses a fixing device to fix ink, if the user cancels printing or if a paper abnormality occurs during printing, and the conveying and fixing operations are immediately stopped, there is a risk that unfixed ink will remain inside the recording apparatus. Therefore, when the user removes the paper 105, there is a risk that ink will adhere to the inside of the recording apparatus, causing a malfunction. However, according to the configurations of the embodiments of the present disclosure, even if the user cancels printing or a paper abnormality is detected, the ink can be safely fixed by setting a fixing temperature lower than normal, rather than immediately stopping printing. This allows the user to remove the paper 105 without soiling the inside of the recording apparatus.

[0049] [Configuration 1] a recording unit that records an image on a recording medium; a conveying unit that conveys the recording medium; a fixing unit that is disposed downstream of the recording unit in the conveyance direction of the recording medium and heats the recording medium on which the image has been recorded at a first temperature; a control unit that controls the fixing unit; Equipped with When the recording of the image in the recording area by the recording unit is stopped before the recording of the image in the recording area by the recording unit is completed, the control unit changes the temperature of the fixing unit to a second temperature lower than the first temperature. A recording device characterized by: [Configuration 2] The recording device described in configuration 1, characterized in that when the control unit stops recording the image, the control unit fixes the ink in the non-fixing area that has been ejected onto the recording medium and has not yet been fixed by the fixing unit at the second temperature. [Configuration 3] a canceling means for allowing a user to cancel the recording of the image; The control unit stops recording of the image when a user cancels recording of the image. 3. The recording device according to configuration 1 or 2. [Configuration 4] When a user cancels the recording of the image, the control unit slows down the conveying speed of the recording medium to a speed slower than a normal conveying speed. 4. The recording device according to configuration 3. [Configuration 5] When a user cancels the recording of the image, if the amount of ink ejected onto the recording medium and then ejected onto a non-fixing area that has not yet been fixed by the fixing unit is equal to or less than a predetermined amount, the control unit does not perform a fixing operation on the non-fixing area. 5. The recording device according to configuration 3 or 4. [Configuration 6] After stopping the recording of the image, the control unit transports the area of ​​the recording medium on which the image is recorded to a downstream side of the fixing unit in the transport direction. 6. The recording device according to any one of configurations 1 to 5. [Configuration 7] a detection unit disposed on a transport path of the recording medium and detecting whether or not there is an abnormality in the recording medium; The control unit stops recording of the image when an abnormality is detected in the recording medium. 7. The recording device according to any one of configurations 1 to 6. [Configuration 8] The detection unit is disposed downstream of the recording unit and upstream of the fixing unit in a conveying direction of the recording medium, and detects an abnormality when the recording medium comes into contact with the fixing unit while being conveyed. 8. The recording device according to configuration 7. [Configuration 9] The detection unit detects an abnormality when a jam occurs in the recording medium. 9. The recording device according to configuration 7 or 8. [Configuration 10] The detection unit detects an abnormality when the recording medium is curled. 9. The recording device according to configuration 7 or 8. [Configuration 11] The recording unit is a recording head that ejects ink onto a recording medium to record the image. 11. The recording device according to any one of configurations 1 to 10. [Configuration 12] The recording medium is a roll of paper on which a sheet is wound. 12. The recording device according to any one of configurations 1 to 11. [Configuration 13] a cutter disposed downstream of the fixing unit in the conveying direction and configured to cut the recording medium on which the image has been recorded; 13. The recording device according to any one of configurations 1 to 12. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] 004: Recording device, 005: CPU, 010: Printer unit, 205: Conveyor roller, 100: Recording unit, 101: Carriage, 102: Recording head, 108: Fixing device, 212: Paper detection sensor

Claims

1. a recording unit that records an image on a recording medium; a conveying unit that conveys the recording medium; a fixing unit that is disposed downstream of the recording unit in the conveyance direction of the recording medium and heats the recording medium on which the image has been recorded at a first temperature; a control unit that controls the fixing unit; Equipped with When the recording of the image on the recording area by the recording unit is stopped before the recording of the image on the recording area by the recording unit is completed, the control unit changes the temperature of the fixing unit to a second temperature lower than the first temperature. A recording device characterized by:

2. The recording device described in claim 1, characterized in that when the control unit stops recording the image, it fixes the ink in the non-fixed area that has been ejected onto the recording medium and has not yet been fixed by the fixing unit at the second temperature.

3. a canceling means for allowing a user to cancel the recording of the image; The control unit stops recording of the image when a user cancels recording of the image.

2. The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recording apparatus is a recording medium.

4. When a user cancels the recording of the image, the control unit slows down the conveying speed of the recording medium to a speed slower than a normal conveying speed.

4. The recording apparatus according to claim 3.

5. When a user cancels the recording of the image, if the amount of ink ejected onto the recording medium and then ejected onto a non-fixing area that has not yet been fixed by the fixing unit is equal to or less than a predetermined amount, the control unit does not perform a fixing operation on the non-fixing area.

5. The recording apparatus according to claim 3 or 4.

6. After stopping the recording of the image, the control unit transports the area of ​​the recording medium on which the image is recorded to a downstream side of the fixing unit in the transport direction.

2. The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recording apparatus is a recording medium.

7. a detection unit disposed on a transport path of the recording medium and configured to detect whether or not there is an abnormality in the recording medium; The control unit stops recording of the image when an abnormality is detected in the recording medium.

2. The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recording apparatus is a recording medium.

8. The detection unit is disposed downstream of the recording unit and upstream of the fixing unit in a conveying direction of the recording medium, and detects an abnormality when the recording medium comes into contact with the fixing unit while being conveyed.

8. The recording apparatus according to claim 7,

9. The detection unit detects an abnormality when a jam occurs in the recording medium.

9. The recording apparatus according to claim 7 or 8.

10. The detection unit detects an abnormality when the recording medium is curled.

9. The recording apparatus according to claim 7 or 8.

11. The recording unit is a recording head that ejects ink onto a recording medium to record the image.

5. The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recording medium is a recording medium.

12. The recording medium is a roll of paper on which a sheet is wound.

5. The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recording medium is a recording medium.

13. a cutter disposed downstream of the fixing unit in the conveying direction and configured to cut the recording medium on which the image has been recorded; 5. The recording apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recording medium is a recording medium.

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