Printing device

Abstract

To provide a printing device that allows for easier attachment and detachment of the printer unit than conventional devices. [Solution] The printing device comprises a housing, a plurality of printer units, and at least one housing that detachably houses at least one of the plurality of printer units and is displaceable relative to the housing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a printing apparatus.

Background Art

[0002] There is known a photo printing vending machine in which a plurality of printer units are detachably mounted in a single casing (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2). Each printer unit described in Patent Document 1 is mounted on a slide rail provided on an inner wall of the casing.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of Invention

Problem to be Solved by Invention

[0004] The technology of the present disclosure provides a printing apparatus that allows easier attachment and detachment of a printer unit than conventional apparatuses.

Means for Solving Problem

[0005] The printing apparatus of the present disclosure includes a casing, a plurality of printer units, and at least one accommodating portion that detachably accommodates at least one of the plurality of printer units and is displaceable relative to the casing.

[0006] The accommodating portion may be capable of accommodating the plurality of printer units.

[0007] The accommodating portion may have an accommodating space that accommodates the plurality of printer units.

[0008] The printing apparatus may include a plurality of the accommodating portions.

[0009] The housing may be equipped with an adjustment mechanism that allows for adjustment according to the type of printer unit.

[0010] The storage compartment may be a tray or a door that can be opened and closed.

[0011] The tray may be a pull-out type.

[0012] It may have multiple trays or doors, allowing for different uses depending on the type of container.

[0013] The direction in which the tray is pulled out may be the same as the direction in which the printer unit housed in the tray ejects the recording medium.

[0014] The printer unit may be mounted in the housing in a position where the recording surface of the output recording medium faces forward.

[0015] Multiple printer units may be arranged in the height direction of the enclosure.

[0016] Storage compartments may be provided on both sides of the enclosure.

[0017] The housing may include a regulating mechanism to restrict the displacement of the printer unit.

[0018] The regulatory mechanism is a locking mechanism and may have multiple locking pins. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0019] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of how a printing device is used. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view of the printer with the storage tray extended. [Figure 3] This is a front view of the printer with the storage tray extended. [Figure 4] This is a diagram illustrating the schematic configuration of the storage tray. [Figure 5] It is a diagram showing the printing apparatus of Modification 1. [Figure 6] It is a diagram showing the printing apparatus of Modification 2. [Figure 7] It is a diagram showing the printing apparatus of Modification 3. [Figure 8] It is a diagram showing the printing apparatus of Modification 4. [Figure 9] It is a diagram showing the printing apparatus of Modification 5. [Figure 10] It is a diagram showing the printing apparatus of Modification 6. [Figure 11] It is a diagram showing the printing apparatus of Modification 7. Description of Embodiments

[0020] Hereinafter, an example embodiment of the disclosed technology will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same or equivalent components and portions are denoted by the same reference symbols, and overlapping descriptions are omitted. In addition, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are exaggerated for convenience of explanation, and may differ from actual ratios.

[0021] An example configuration of the printing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. The printing apparatus 10 is installed, for example, at storefronts of retail shops, tourist facilities, game centers, and the like. The printing apparatus 10 provides a print service related to image printing to a user 18. As an example, the print service is a service in which an image of the user 18 in front of the printing apparatus 10 is captured, the captured image is printed on a recording medium 21, and the printed recording medium 21 is provided to the user 18 as a photo print. Note that the print service may also be a service that prints an image provided by the user 18 onto the recording medium 21 without performing image capturing.

[0022] In Figure 1, the Z direction is the height direction of the printing device 10, the X direction is the width direction of the printing device 10, and the Y direction is the depth direction of the printing device 10. The housing 11 of the printing device 10 is, for example, rectangular, and an operation panel 30 is provided on the front 11F. The operation panel 30 is, for example, a display screen that displays an operation screen and an image, and a touch panel display that can display the operation screen. The operation panel 30 is also provided with a camera 31 for photographing the user 18. An outlet 36 for discharging the recording medium 21 is provided on the side 11S of the housing 11. Also, for example, the housing 11 is composed of an upper housing 11U and a lower housing 11L, which can be separated. The front and side of the upper housing 11U and the lower housing 11L are parts of the front 11F and side 11S of the housing 11, respectively, and are given the same reference numerals.

[0023] The printing device 10 comprises a housing 11 and a plurality of printer units 50. The housing 11 is provided with at least one storage tray 34 that accommodates at least one printer unit 50, and the storage tray 34 is displaceable relative to the housing 11.

[0024] In this example, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the housing 11 is equipped with four storage trays 34. Two storage trays 34 are provided in both the upper housing 11U and the lower housing 11L. One storage tray 34 is provided on each side 11S of the upper housing 11U and the lower housing 11L. In other words, storage trays 34 are provided on both sides 11S of the housing 11. Here, for convenience, the storage trays 34 provided in the upper housing 11U may be referred to as storage tray 34A, and the storage trays 34 provided in the lower housing 11L may be referred to as storage tray 34B to distinguish them. When there is no need to distinguish them, both are simply referred to as storage tray 34.

[0025] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the storage trays 34A provided on each of the sides 11S of the upper housing 11U can accommodate two printer units 50. Similarly, the storage trays 34B provided on each of the sides 11S of the lower housing 11L can accommodate three printer units 50. The multiple printer units 50 are arranged in the height direction of the housing 11.

[0026] The storage tray 34 consists of a plate 41 and a cover 42. The plate 41 functions as the tray body for housing the printer unit 50. The cover 42 is provided at one end of the plate 41. The storage tray 34 can be displaced between a storage position in which the printer unit 50 is housed inside the housing 11 and a detachable position in which the plate 41 is exposed outside the housing 11 and the printer unit 50 can be attached and detached.

[0027] The plate 41 is rectangular in shape, for example. The plate 41 has an area corresponding to the number of printer units 50 it will house. In other words, the plate 41 has a storage space for housing multiple printer units 50. The plate 41 of storage tray 34A has a storage space for housing two printer units 50, and the plate 41 of storage tray 34B has a storage space for housing three printer units 50. For example, a peripheral wall may be provided on the outer edge of the plate 41 to surround the storage space with the peripheral wall.

[0028] The cover 42 has the same size and shape as the opening 46 of the housing 11, and when the storage tray 34 is stored, it forms part of the side surface 11S of the housing 11. The discharge port 36 is formed in the cover 42. The cover 42 is also provided with a gripping part for pulling out the tray (not shown).

[0029] The printer unit 50 is, for example, a printer that uses instant film as the recording medium 21. As the printer unit 50, for example, a commercially available product that can be used as a standalone, portable mobile printer can be used.

[0030] As shown in Figure 4, the printer unit 50 is provided with an output port 50A for ejecting the recording medium 21. The printer unit 50 is mounted on the storage tray 34 in a position where the output port 36 of the cover 42 and the output port 50A of the printer unit 50 correspond to each other. This makes it possible to eject the recording medium 21 ejected from the output port 50A of the printer unit 50 through the output port 36 of the cover 42.

[0031] Furthermore, the storage tray 34 is slidably mounted on a rail 48 provided inside the housing 11, for example. For example, the rail 48 engages with a groove formed on the bottom surface of the plate 41 of the storage tray 34. The storage tray 34 is a retractable type that can be pulled out of the housing 11 by sliding along the rail 48. The rail 48 extends in the X direction, which is the width direction of the housing 11, and the storage tray 34 is pulled out to the side of the housing 11.

[0032] Furthermore, the direction in which the storage tray 34 is pulled out (DR2 in Figure 4) is the same as the direction in which the recording medium 21 ejected by the printer unit 50 housed in the storage tray 34 is ejected (DR1 in Figure 4). In this example, both the pull-out direction DR2 and the ejection direction DR1 are in the width direction (i.e., the X direction) of the housing 11. The printer unit 50 is mounted in the storage tray 34 in a position where the recording surface 21A of the ejected recording medium 21 faces the front of the housing 11. The position where the recording surface 21A faces the front of the housing 11 means that the recording surface 21A faces the front 11F side in the front-to-back direction (i.e., the Y direction) of the housing 11. The front may be parallel to the XY plane or it may be slightly tilted. In other words, the orientation of the recording surface 21A may be slightly tilted, facing upwards or downwards. That is, an error in the orientation of the recording surface 21A within the range that can be seen by a user 18 standing facing the front 11F of the housing 11 is permissible.

[0033] Furthermore, the storage tray 34 is equipped with an adjustment mechanism 56 that can be adjusted according to the type of printer unit 50. The adjustment mechanism 56 consists of, for example, a movable fitting 56A and a fixing fitting 56B that clamp the printer unit 50 from opposing directions. The movable fitting 56A and the fixing fitting 56B are arranged opposite each other in the width direction of the storage tray 34, that is, in the height direction of the housing 11 (Z direction in Figure 4). The printer unit 50 is housed between the movable fitting 56A and the fixing fitting 56B and is held in place by being clamped by these fittings. The movable fitting 56A is an L-shaped fitting that can slide along the direction indicated by DR3 (which coincides with the Z direction in Figure 4). The movable fitting 56A has a strip-shaped bottom and an engaging portion bent at 90° relative to the bottom. The movable fitting 56A is installed with its bottom inserted into an opening formed in the plate 41, and its bottom surface positioned parallel to the surface of the plate 41. The engaging portion is then mounted with the engaging portion protruding from the opening. The engaging portion protruding from the opening faces the fixing bracket 56B, clamping the printer unit 50 from both sides. By sliding this movable bracket 56A, it is possible to accommodate multiple types of printer units 50 with different body sizes or shapes.

[0034] The printer unit 50 comes in different sizes of recording media 21, and if the size of the recording media 21 differs, the size or shape of the main unit may also differ. Furthermore, even if the size of the recording media 21 is the same, the size or shape of the main unit may differ depending on the type of recording media 21. In addition, even if the same recording media 21 is used, the size of the printer unit 50 may differ depending on the number of recording media 21 that it can hold. The type of printer unit 50 is a concept that includes differences in at least one of the main unit size and main unit shape.

[0035] Furthermore, the storage tray 34 has a restricting mechanism 61 that restricts the displacement of the printer unit 50. The restricting mechanism 61 is, for example, a solenoid having a plunger 61A. The plunger 61A functions as a locking pin that locks the displacement of the printer unit 50 in the X direction. Multiple plungers 61A of the restricting mechanism 61 are provided for each printer unit 50.

[0036] As described above, the printing apparatus 10 according to the technology of this disclosure comprises a housing 11, a plurality of printer units 50, and at least one housing tray 34 (an example of a housing) that detachably houses at least one of the plurality of printer units 50 and is displaceable relative to the housing. Therefore, since the housing tray 34 is displaceable relative to the housing 11, it is easier to attach and detach the printer units 50 compared to the conventional technology. In other words, in the conventional technology, the printer units are attached to rails provided on the inner wall of the housing. Therefore, in the conventional technology, it was necessary to insert a hand into the narrow space inside the housing in order to attach or detach the printer units 50. However, since the printing apparatus 10 has a housing tray 34 that is displaceable relative to the housing 11, access to the printer units 50 becomes easier. This simplifies the process of attaching and detaching the printer units 50.

[0037] Furthermore, in the printing device 10, multiple printer units 50 can be accommodated in a storage tray 34, which is an example of a storage section. Since multiple printer units 50 can be accommodated in one storage tray 34, it is easier to attach and detach multiple printer units 50 compared to the case where one printer unit 50 is provided in each storage tray 34.

[0038] Furthermore, the storage tray 34 has storage space for accommodating multiple printer units 50. That is, since the plate 41 has an area that can accommodate multiple printer units 50, it is possible to stably accommodate multiple printer units 50. Note that the plate 41 may be smaller than the total area of ​​the multiple printer units 50 to be accommodated. For example, the printer units 50 may be accommodated by a grid-like frame or the like.

[0039] Furthermore, the printing device 10 has multiple storage trays 34, which are examples of storage compartments. Having multiple storage trays 34 is convenient because, for example, it is possible to use different storage trays 34 for each type of printer unit 50.

[0040] Furthermore, in the printing device 10, the storage tray 34, which is an example of a storage section, is equipped with an adjustment mechanism 56 that can be adjusted according to the type of printer unit 50. Therefore, it is possible to accommodate printer units 50 with different body sizes or shapes, making it easy to use. For example, if the size or type of recording medium 21 is different, the body size or shape of the printer unit 50 may also be different. Therefore, the adjustment mechanism 56 makes it possible to use multiple types of printer units 50. Also, when using commercially available products as printer units 50, the adjustment mechanism 56 is particularly effective because the printer units 50 are not specifically designed for the printing device 10.

[0041] Alternatively, instead of providing the adjustment mechanism 56, the storage trays 34 may be configured to accommodate different types of printer units 50. Furthermore, if a single storage tray 34 has storage space capable of accommodating multiple printer units 50, each storage space may be configured to accommodate different types of printer units 50. In this way, in addition to providing the adjustment mechanism 56, modifications to the storage trays 34 may be made to enable the use of multiple storage trays 34 according to the type of printer.

[0042] Furthermore, in the printing device 10, the storage section is the storage tray 34, which simplifies the configuration.

[0043] Furthermore, the storage tray 34 is a retractable type that extends from its storage position within the housing 11 to its attachment / detachment position, extending out of the housing 11. Because it is a retractable type, the storage tray 34 moves in a linear fashion, making the configuration simpler and easier to design compared to a case where it moves by rotation. For example, instead of a retractable storage tray, it is conceivable to provide an openable / closable door as the storage section. However, a door would require a pivot axis, which would be subject to constraints such as the shape of the housing 11. In terms of simplifying the configuration, the storage tray 34 is advantageous.

[0044] Furthermore, in the printing device 10, the withdrawal direction of the storage tray 34 (DR2 shown in Figure 4) is the same as the discharge direction (DR1 shown in Figure 4) in which the printer unit 50 that houses it ejects the recording medium 21. This configuration allows for space savings compared to cases where the withdrawal direction and discharge direction are different. For example, when considering the installation space of the housing 11, it is necessary to secure space for the ejection of the recording medium 21 in the discharge direction. By aligning the discharge direction with the withdrawal direction of the storage tray 34, the installation space other than the space for ejection can be reduced.

[0045] Furthermore, if the storage compartment is constructed with a door, the door rotates, making it impossible to have the same opening and closing direction for the door and the same discharge direction for the recording medium 21. Therefore, if a door is used, space is required for opening and closing the door in addition to the discharge direction. For these reasons, a configuration in which the pulling direction of the storage tray 34 and the discharge direction of the recording medium 21 are the same is advantageous in terms of space saving.

[0046] Furthermore, in the printing device 10, the printer unit 50 is mounted in the storage tray 34 in a position where the recording surface 21A of the recording medium 21 to be ejected faces forward of the housing 11. Therefore, the recording surface 21A of the recording medium 21 being ejected can be directed towards the user 18 who is standing facing the front 11F of the housing 11, making it easy for the user 18 to see the recording surface 21A.

[0047] Furthermore, in the printing device 10, multiple printer units 50 are arranged in the height direction of the housing 11. Arranging them in the height direction offers advantages such as making it possible to select a printer unit 50 that is the appropriate height for the user 18 when selecting a printer unit 50 to print.

[0048] Furthermore, in the printing device 10, storage trays 34 (an example of a storage section) are provided on both sides 11S of the housing 11. Since storage trays 34 are provided on both sides, the number of units that can be stored can be increased compared to, for example, a case where storage trays 34 are provided on only one side.

[0049] The storage tray 34 (an example of a storage section) is equipped with a restricting mechanism 61 that restricts the displacement of the printer unit 50. This prevents unintentional displacement of the printer unit 50 within the storage tray 34. The restricting mechanism 61 is also a locking mechanism and has multiple plungers 61A (an example of locking pins), for example, one plunger 61A is provided for each printer unit 50.

[0050] In the example above, a configuration with multiple storage trays 34 was described, but only one storage tray 34 is required. Also, although the example shows multiple printer units 50 housed in one storage tray 34, only one printer unit 50 may be housed in one storage tray 34. Furthermore, the housing 11 of the printing device 10 is not limited to being divisible into an upper housing and a lower housing, but may be a single housing.

[0051] Furthermore, although the example described shows all of the printer units 50 housed in the storage tray 34, only some of the printer units 50 may be housed in the storage tray 34. Of course, it is preferable that all of the printer units 50 are housed.

[0052] Furthermore, the housing section of the printing device 10 can be modified in various ways, as shown in the following various modifications. In each of the following modifications, the differences from the above embodiment will be explained in detail, and the common parts will not be described.

[0053] (Variation 1) As shown in Figure 5, the storage tray 34 may be provided on only one side of the housing 11. Modification 1 shown in Figure 5 differs from the example shown in Figure 3 in that the storage tray 34 is provided only on the right side when viewed from the front of the housing 11. The storage tray 34 is pulled out to the right when viewed from the front. In the storage tray 34A of the upper housing 11U, four printer units 50 are arranged in a 2x2 matrix, and in the storage tray 34B of the lower housing 11L, six printer units 50 are arranged in a 3x3 matrix. In each storage tray 34A and 34B, the output direction of the recording medium 21 from the right-hand printer unit 50 is to the right side of the housing 11, and the output direction of the two left-hand printer units 50 is to the left side of the housing 11.

[0054] (Modification 2) Furthermore, as shown in Modification 2 in Figure 6, the orientation of the storage tray 34 may be rotated 90° around the X-axis relative to the orientation shown in Figure 2. In this case, the orientation of the recording surface 21A of the recording medium 21 ejected by the printer unit 50 will face upwards towards the housing 11. Note that the housing 11 of the printing device 10 shown in Figure 6 is not a single housing that can be divided into an upper housing and a lower housing.

[0055] (Variation 3) Furthermore, as shown in the modified example 3 in Figure 7, the storage tray 34 may be provided on the front 11F of the housing 11. In the example shown in Figure 7, the storage tray 34 is provided in two stages, upper and lower, and two printer units 50 are housed in each stage of the storage tray 34.

[0056] (Modification 4) Furthermore, as shown in the modified example 4 in Figure 8, the housing may also be an openable door 340. The hinge of the door 340 is provided on one side 11S of the housing 11. In the example shown in Figure 8, the hinge of the door 340 is provided on the left side of the housing 11 when viewed from the front. The door 340 opens and closes by rotating, for example, around an axis extending in the height direction (i.e., the Z direction) of the housing 11. The door 340 is provided on the front 11F of the housing 11, and four printer units 50 are detachably housed inside the door 340. In one example, the four printer units 50 are arranged in a 2x2 matrix inside the door 340. Outlets 36 are provided on both sides 11S of the housing 11. The output ports 50A of the printer units 50 face the output ports 36 when the door 340 is closed.

[0057] (Variation 5) Furthermore, as shown in Modification 5 in Figure 9, there may be two doors 340. In Modification 5 shown in Figure 9, the hinges for the two doors 340 are located on the right and left sides of the housing 11 when viewed from the front. Two printer units 50 are detachably housed in each door 340.

[0058] (Experimental variation 6) Furthermore, as shown in the modified example 6 in Figure 10, the hinges of the two doors 340 may be located near the center of the housing 11.

[0059] (Example 7) Furthermore, as shown in Modification 7 in Figure 11, the door 340 may be opened and closed by rotating around an axis along the width direction (i.e., the X direction) of the housing 11. The hinge of the door 340 is provided at the lower end of the door 340, and the upper end of the door 340 rotates. This causes the door 340 to open by tilting forward of the housing 11. In Modification 7 shown in Figure 11, as an example, the door 340 has two stages, and two printer units 50 are detachably housed in each door 340.

[0060] Furthermore, various types of storage units may be mixed together, for example, storage trays 34 and doors 340.

[0061] With regard to the above embodiments, the following additional information is disclosed. [Additional note 1] The casing and Multiple printer units, The housing comprises at least one housing section that detachably accommodates at least one of the plurality of printer units and is displaceable relative to the housing. Printing device. [Additional note 2] The aforementioned housing section is capable of housing the multiple printer units. The printing device described in Appendix 1. [Additional note 3] The aforementioned housing section has a housing space for housing the plurality of printer units. The printing device described in Appendix 2. [Additional note 4] It has multiple of the aforementioned storage compartments. A printing device as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 3. [Additional note 5] The housing section is equipped with an adjustment mechanism that allows for adjustment according to the type of printer unit. A printing device as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 4. [Additional note 6] The storage compartment is a tray or a door that can be opened and closed. A printing device as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 5. [Additional note 7] The aforementioned tray is of the pull-out type. The printing device described in Appendix 6. [Additional note 8] The system has multiple trays or doors, allowing for different uses depending on the type of tray or door. The printing apparatus described in Appendix 6 or 7. [Additional note 9] The direction in which the tray is pulled out is the same as the direction in which the printer unit housed in the tray ejects the recording medium. The printing device described in Appendix 8. [Additional Note 10] The printer unit is mounted in the housing in such a position that the recording surface of the output recording medium faces forward of the housing. The printing device described in Appendix 9. [Additional Note 11] The plurality of printer units are arranged in the height direction of the housing. A printing device as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 10. [Additional Note 12] The housing is provided on both sides of the housing. A printing device as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 11. [Additional Note 13] The housing section is equipped with a regulating mechanism for restricting the displacement of the printer unit. A printing device as described in any one of the appendices 1 to 12. [Additional Note 14] The aforementioned regulatory mechanism is a locking mechanism, It has multiple locking pins. The printing device described in Appendix 13.

[0062] The technology disclosed herein can be appropriately combined with the various embodiments and / or variations described above. Furthermore, it is understood that various configurations can be adopted without departing from the spirit of the invention, and are not limited to the embodiments described above.

[0063] The descriptions and illustrations presented above are detailed explanations of the technical aspects of this disclosure and are merely examples of the technical aspects. For example, the above descriptions of the structure, function, operation, and effect are examples of the structure, function, operation, and effect of the technical aspects of this disclosure. Therefore, it goes without saying that you may delete unnecessary parts, add new elements, or replace elements in the descriptions and illustrations presented above, as long as you do not deviate from the essence of the technical aspects of this disclosure. Furthermore, in order to avoid confusion and facilitate understanding of the technical aspects of this disclosure, explanations of common technical knowledge and the like that do not require special explanation to enable the implementation of the technical aspects of this disclosure have been omitted from the descriptions and illustrations presented above.

[0064] In this specification, "A and / or B" is synonymous with "at least one of A and B." That is, "A and / or B" means that it may be A alone, or B alone, or a combination of A and B. Furthermore, in this specification, the same concept as "A and / or B" applies when expressing three or more things linked by "and / or."

[0065] All documents, patent applications, and technical standards described herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual document, patent application, and technical standard were specifically and individually noted to be incorporated by reference. [Explanation of symbols]

[0066] 10 Printing device 11 cabinets 11F front 11L Lower enclosure 11S side 11U upper chassis 18 users 21 Recording media 21A Recording surface 30 Control Panel 31 Camera 34, 34A, 34B storage trays 36 Outlet 41 Plates 42 Cover 46 openings 48 rails 50 Printer Units 50A (Printer unit) output port 56 Adjustment mechanism 56A Movable Bracket 56B Fixing bracket 61 Regulatory body 61A Plunger 340 doors

Claims

1. The casing and Multiple printer units, The housing comprises at least one housing section that detachably accommodates at least one of the plurality of printer units and is displaceable relative to the housing. Printing device.

2. The aforementioned housing section is capable of housing the multiple printer units. The printing apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned housing section has a housing space for housing the plurality of printer units. The printing apparatus according to claim 2.

4. It has multiple of the aforementioned storage compartments. The printing apparatus according to claim 1.

5. The housing section is equipped with an adjustment mechanism that allows for adjustment according to the type of printer unit. The printing apparatus according to claim 1.

6. The storage compartment is a tray or a door that can be opened and closed. The printing apparatus according to claim 1.

7. The aforementioned tray is of the pull-out type. The printing apparatus according to claim 6.

8. The system has multiple trays or doors, allowing for different uses depending on the type of tray or door. The printing apparatus according to claim 6.

9. The direction in which the tray is pulled out is the same as the direction in which the printer unit housed in the tray ejects the recording medium. The printing apparatus according to claim 8.

10. The printer unit is mounted in the housing in such a position that the recording surface of the output recording medium faces forward of the housing. The printing apparatus according to claim 9.

11. The plurality of printer units are arranged in the height direction of the housing. The printing apparatus according to claim 1.

12. The housing is provided on both sides of the housing. The printing apparatus according to claim 1.

13. The housing section is equipped with a regulating mechanism for restricting the displacement of the printer unit. The printing apparatus according to claim 1.

14. The aforementioned regulatory mechanism is a locking mechanism, It has multiple locking pins. The printing apparatus according to claim 13.

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