Recording device and recording system

Abstract

To provide a recording device and a recording system which allow a user to improve workability.SOLUTION: A recording device comprises: a recording part which performs recording to a medium; a device body on which the recording part is mounted; a housing configured to house the device body; and a holding part configured to hold the device body on the housing at a predetermined position. The predetermined position includes a closing position, a first opening position and a second opening position. The closing position is a position where the device body is housed in the housing. The first opening position is a position where the device body protrudes from the housing by a first distance toward a first displacement direction in displacement directions intersecting a vertical direction. The second opening position is a position where the device body protrudes from the housing by a second distance longer than the first distance toward the first displacement direction. The device body is displaceable among the closing position, the first opening position and the second opening position along the displacement direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a recording apparatus and a recording system for performing recording on a medium.

Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a recording apparatus for performing recording on a medium, which includes a main body equipped with a recording unit and a housing for housing the main body. In such a recording apparatus, a configuration is provided that enables the main body to be displaced between a closed position where the main body is housed in the housing and an open position where the main body is outside the housing.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in such a recording apparatus, it is desired to improve workability when using the recording apparatus by providing functions desired by the user.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A recording device that solves the above problems comprises a recording unit that records on a medium, a main body on which the recording unit is mounted, a housing configured to house the main body, and a holding unit configured to hold the main body in a predetermined position relative to the housing, wherein the predetermined position includes a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position, the closed position being the position in which the main body is housed in the housing, the first open position being the position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a first distance in the first displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction, and the second open position being the position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a second distance longer than the first distance in the first displacement direction, and the main body is displaceable between the closed position, the first open position and the second open position along the displacement direction.

[0006] A recording system for solving the above problems comprises a first recording device and a second recording device, each of the first and second recording devices having a recording unit for recording on a medium, a main body on which the recording unit is mounted, a housing configured to house the main body, and a holding unit configured to hold the main body in a predetermined position relative to the housing, wherein the predetermined position includes a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position, the closed position being the position in which the main body is housed in the housing, the first open position being the position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a first distance in the first displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction, the second open position being the position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a second distance longer than the first distance in the first displacement direction, the main body is displaceable between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position along the displacement direction, and the second recording device is mounted on the top surface of the first recording device. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view showing the recording system. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing the recording device. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing the recording device. [Figure 4]It is a perspective view showing a recording device. [Figure 5] It is a plan view showing a bottom plate. [Figure 6] It is a perspective view showing a housing frame. [Figure 7] It is a front view showing a recording device. [Figure 8] It is a sectional view showing a recording device. [Figure 9] It is a plan view showing a liquid storage part. [Figure 10] It is a plan view showing a waste liquid mounting part. [Figure 11] It is a sectional view showing an inversion part. [Figure 12] It is a sectional view showing a recording device. [Figure 13] It is a perspective view showing a recording device. [Figure 14] It is a plan view showing a recording device. [Figure 15] It is a plan view showing a holding part. [Figure 16] It is a plan view showing a holding part. [Figure 17] It is a plan view showing a recording device. [Figure 18] It is a plan view showing a recording device. [Figure 19] It is a sectional view showing a cable support part. [Figure 20] It is a sectional view showing a cable support part. [Figure 21] It is a sectional view showing a cable support part. [Figure 22] It is a plan view showing a power supply unit. [Figure 23] It is a front view showing a light guide part. [Figure 24] It is a perspective view showing a light guide part. [Figure 25] It is a perspective view showing a recording device.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] [First Embodiment] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a recording system including a recording device will be described. In the following description, a direction intersecting (for example, orthogonal) to the vertical direction Z is defined as the width direction X, and a direction intersecting the vertical direction Z and the width direction X is defined as the front-rear direction Y. One of the width directions X is defined as the first width direction X1, and the other of the width directions X is defined as the second width direction X2. One of the front-rear directions Y is defined as the front Y1, and the other of the front-rear directions Y is defined as the rear Y2. The upper part of the vertical direction Z is defined as the upper Z1, and the lower part of the vertical direction Z is defined as the lower Z2.

[0009] <Configuration of the recording system 10> As shown in FIG. 1, the recording system 10 includes a plurality of recording devices 11. Each of the plurality of recording devices 11 is a device that performs recording on a medium. Each of the plurality of recording devices 11 may be a device that performs recording on a medium by discharging a liquid. The liquid may be, for example, ink. The liquid may be, for example, of multiple colors or a single color. The medium may be, for example, paper.

[0010] The recording system 10 may include, for example, a first recording device 11A and a second recording device 11B, but may also include three or more recording devices 11, or may include only one recording device 11. The first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B are recording devices configured in the same manner and have the same external shape and functions.

[0011] The first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B can be arranged in the vertical direction Z. Specifically, the first recording device 11A is arranged on the installation surface IS. The second recording device 11B can be arranged above Z1 in the vertical direction Z of the first recording device 11A. That is, the second recording device 11B can be loaded on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. The installation surface IS may be the top surface 17 of the recording device 11 or may be other than the top surface 17 of the recording device 11.

[0012] <Configuration of the recording device 11> As shown in Figure 2, the recording device 11 is configured in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. The recording device 11 has a front surface 12. The front surface 12 is a plane facing forward Y1. The recording device 11 has a rear surface 13. The rear surface 13 is a plane facing backward Y2. The recording device 11 has a left side surface 14. The left side surface 14 is a plane facing the second width direction X2. The recording device 11 has a right side surface 15. The right side surface 15 is a plane facing the first width direction X1. The recording device 11 has a bottom surface 16. The bottom surface 16 is a plane facing downward Z2. The recording device 11 has a top surface 17. The top surface 17 is a plane facing upward Z1.

[0013] Thus, the top surface 17 includes a plane on which an object to be loaded can be placed. The object to be loaded may be another recording device 11, or it may be a notebook computer. The top surface 17 may be a plane in all areas, or not in some areas, as long as it includes a plane on which an object to be loaded can be placed.

[0014] The recording device 11 comprises a housing 20 and a main body 21. The housing 20 is configured to house the main body 21. The housing 20 constitutes at least a part of the left side 14, a part of the right side 15, a part of the bottom 16, and a part of the top 17 of the recording device 11, but may constitute at least all of the left side 14, the right side 15, the bottom 16, and the top 17 of the recording device 11. Thus, the housing 20 has multiple surfaces: the left side 14, the right side 15, the bottom 16, and the top 17 of the recording device 11. The left side 14, the right side 15, the bottom 16, and the top 17 of the recording device 11 can also be said to be the left side, the right side, the bottom, and the top of the housing 20, respectively. The housing 20 may include at least a part of the front 12 of the recording device 11. The housing 20 may also include at least a part of the rear 13 of the recording device 11.

[0015] The main body 21 constitutes at least the entire front surface 12 of the recording device 11, but may also constitute at least a part of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Thus, the main body 21 has the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. The front surface 12 of the recording device 11 can also be said to be the front surface of the main body 21. Furthermore, the rear surface 13 of the recording device 11 may consist of the rear surface of the housing 20 and the rear surface of the main body 21, but may consist only of the rear surface of the housing 20, or only of the rear surface of the main body 21.

[0016] The main body 21 is configured to be displaceable along the front-rear direction Y relative to the housing 20. Thus, the front-rear direction Y corresponds to one example of a displacement direction. Furthermore, forward Y1 corresponds to one example of a first displacement direction, and backward Y2 corresponds to one example of a second displacement direction.

[0017] The main body 21 can be positioned in a closed position. The closed position is the position in which the main body 21 is housed in the housing 20. The closed position is the position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 by a predetermined distance D0 toward the front Y1, but the main body 21 may not protrude from the housing 20. In other words, the main body 21 constitutes part of the left side surface 14, part of the right side surface 15, part of the bottom surface 16, and part of the top surface 17 of the recording device 11, but it does not have to constitute the left side surface 14, right side surface 15, bottom surface 16, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11.

[0018] As shown in Figure 3, the main body 21 is displaceable to a first open position. The first open position is an open position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 toward the front Y1. In particular, the first open position is a position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 by a first distance D1 toward the front Y1. The first distance D1 is a distance longer than a predetermined distance D0. In this way, when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, at least a part of the interior of the main body 21 is exposed from the housing 20.

[0019] As shown in Figure 4, the main body 21 is displaceable to a second open position. The second open position is an open position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 toward the front Y1. In particular, the second open position is a position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 by a second distance D2 toward the front Y1. The second distance D2 is a longer distance than the first distance D1. In this way, when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, at least a portion of the interior of the main body 21 is exposed from the housing 20.

[0020] Thus, the main body 21 is configured to be displaceable between a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position relative to the housing 20 along the front-rear direction Y. In particular, even when the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface of the first recording device 11A, the main body 21 in the first recording device 11A is configured to be displaceable along the front-rear direction Y relative to the housing 20.

[0021] <Configuration of base plate 22> As shown in Figure 5, the housing 20 includes a flat bottom plate 22. The bottom plate 22 is made of metal, but may also be made of resin, or may be composed of both a metal plate and a resin plate. The bottom plate 22 has an upper surface 22A. The upper surface 22A is the surface facing upward Z1. The upper surface 22A corresponds to an example of a support surface that supports the main body 21 from below Z2. In other words, the support surface that supports the main body 21 from below Z2 is provided on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22.

[0022] The bottom plate 22 has a bottom surface 22B. The bottom surface 22B is the surface facing downwards Z2. The bottom surface 22B constitutes the bottom surface 16 of the recording device 11. In other words, the housing 20 has the bottom surface 16 of the recording device 11.

[0023] The housing 20 includes a slide guide 23. The slide guide 23 is provided so as to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. The slide guide 23 may be formed integrally with the bottom plate 22. The slide guide 23 extends in the front-rear direction Y. The slide guide 23 restricts the displacement of the main body 21 in the width direction X and guides the displacement of the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y.

[0024] The slide guide 23 may include multiple slide guides 23A to 23F. The multiple slide guides 23A to 23F may include a first slide guide 23A, a second slide guide 23B, a third slide guide 23C, a fourth slide guide 23D, a fifth slide guide 23E, and a sixth slide guide 23F.

[0025] The first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C are provided along the front-to-back direction Y. The fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F are provided along the front-to-back direction Y. The first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C are located in the first width direction X1 more than the fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F. Specifically, the first slide guide 23A is located in the first width direction X1 more than the fourth slide guide 23D. The second slide guide 23B is located in the first width direction X1 more than the fifth slide guide 23E. The third slide guide 23C is located in the first width direction X1 more than the sixth slide guide 23F.

[0026] Each of the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C is configured to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22, and to extend in the first width direction X1 from the upper end that protrudes upward Z1.

[0027] The first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C are each positioned in the second width direction X2 of the second slide rail 61B of the main body 21, which will be described later. As a result, the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C each restrict the displacement of the main body 21 in the first width direction X1.

[0028] Furthermore, the portions of the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C that extend in the first width direction X1 from their upper ends that protrude upward Z1 are positioned above the second slide rail 61B of the main body 21, which will be described later. As a result, the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C each restrict the upward displacement of the main body 21 in Z1.

[0029] The fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F are each configured to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the base plate 22, and to extend in the second width direction X2 from the upper end that protrudes upward Z1.

[0030] The portions of the fourth slide guide 23D, fifth slide guide 23E, and sixth slide guide 23F that extend in the second width direction X2 from their upper ends that protrude upward Z1 are positioned in the first width direction X1 of the first slide rail 61A of the main body 21, which will be described later. As a result, the fourth slide guide 23D, fifth slide guide 23E, and sixth slide guide 23F each restrict the displacement of the main body 21 in the second width direction X2.

[0031] The fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F are each located above Z1 on the first slide rail 61A of the main body 21, which will be described later. As a result, the fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F each restrict the upward displacement of the main body 21 above Z1.

[0032] Thus, the slide guide 23 is an example of a third restricting portion that restricts the displacement of the main body 21 in the width direction X. The slide guide 23 is also an example of a contact portion that can come into contact with the main body 21 from the width direction X and from above Z1.

[0033] The housing 20 includes a second restricting portion 24. The second restricting portion 24 is provided on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 so as to protrude upward Z1. The second restricting portion 24 may be formed integrally with the bottom plate 22. The second restricting portion 24 may include a first protrusion 24A and a second protrusion 24B. The first protrusion 24A is located in the second width direction X2 relative to the second protrusion 24B. The second restricting portion 24 restricts the forward displacement Y1 of the main body 21 when the main body 21 is in the second open position.

[0034] The housing 20 is equipped with a plurality of rotating shafts 25A, 25B. Each of the plurality of rotating shafts 25A, 25B is provided so as to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. Each of the plurality of rotating shafts 25A, 25B may be formed integrally with the bottom plate 22.

[0035] The multiple rotating shafts 25A, 25B may include a first rotating shaft 25A and a second rotating shaft 25B. The first rotating shaft 25A and the second rotating shaft 25B are provided along the front-rear direction Y. The first rotating shaft 25A is provided in front of the second rotating shaft 25B in Y1. The first rotating shaft 25A rotatably supports the first holding part 65, which will be described later. The second rotating shaft 25B rotatably supports the second holding part 66, which will be described later.

[0036] The housing 20 is provided with a plurality of mounting portions 25C, 25D. Each of the plurality of mounting portions 25C, 25D is provided so as to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. Each of the plurality of mounting portions 25C, 25D may be formed integrally with the bottom plate 22.

[0037] Each of the multiple mounting portions 25C, 25D may include a first mounting portion 25C and a second mounting portion 25D. The first mounting portion 25C is provided in front of the second mounting portion 25D at Y1. The first mounting portion 25C can be fitted with one end portion 67A of the first retaining biasing portion 67, which will be described later. The second mounting portion 25D can be fitted with one end portion 68A of the second retaining biasing portion 68, which will be described later.

[0038] The housing 20 may have a plurality of pressing surfaces 25E, 25F. Each of the plurality of pressing surfaces 25E, 25F is provided so as to protrude upward Z1 from the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. Each of the plurality of pressing surfaces 25E, 25F may be formed integrally with the bottom plate 22. Each of the plurality of pressing surfaces 25E, 25F is a surface facing the second width direction X2. Each of the plurality of pressing surfaces 25E, 25F extends in the front-rear direction Y. The plurality of pressing surfaces 25E, 25F may include a first pressing surface 25E and a second pressing surface 25F. The first pressing surface 25E is located in front Y1 of the second pressing surface 25F. The first pressing surface 25E is formed integrally with the first projection 24A, but is not limited to this. Each of the multiple pressing surfaces 25E and 25F is a surface against which the first slide rail 61A of the main body 21, which will be described later, is pressed from the second width direction X2 side.

[0039] <Configuration of the enclosure frame 26> As shown in Figure 6, the housing 20 includes a housing frame 26. The housing frame 26 is a component that makes up the left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11. In other words, the housing 20 has multiple surfaces, such as the left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11. The housing frame 26 is provided above Z1 on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22.

[0040] The housing frame 26 includes a resin frame 27. The resin frame 27 includes a left side plate 27A, a right side plate 27B, and a top plate 27C. The left side plate 27A, the right side plate 27B, and the top plate 27C may be formed integrally. The resin frame 27 constitutes the left side 14, the right side 15, and the top surface 17 of the recording device 11. In other words, the left side 14, the right side 15, and the top surface 17 of the recording device 11 are made of resin plates.

[0041] The left side panel 27A comprises a left inner surface 27D and a left outer surface 27E. The left inner surface 27D is the surface of the left side panel 27A facing the first width direction X1. The left outer surface 27E is the surface of the left side panel 27A facing the second width direction X2 and constitutes the left side panel 14 of the recording device 11.

[0042] The right side panel 27B comprises a right inner surface 27F and a right outer surface 27G. The right inner surface 27F is the surface of the right side panel 27B facing the second width direction X2. The right outer surface 27G is the surface of the right side panel 27B facing the first width direction X1 and constitutes the right side panel 15 of the recording device 11.

[0043] The top plate 27C comprises a bottom surface 27H and a top surface 27I. The bottom surface 27H is the surface of the top plate 27C facing downwards Z2. The top surface 27I is the surface of the top plate 27C facing upwards Z1 and constitutes the top surface 17 of the recording device 11.

[0044] The housing frame 26 comprises a plurality of metal plates 28A to 28C. Each of the plurality of metal plates 28A to 28C may be formed separately or integrally. The plurality of metal plates 28A to 28C may include a first metal plate 28A, a second metal plate 28B, and a third metal plate 28C.

[0045] Multiple metal plates 28A to 28C are provided inside the left side plate 27A of the resin frame 27, inside the right side plate 27B of the resin frame 27, and inside the top plate 27C of the resin frame 27, respectively. Specifically, the first metal plate 28A is provided along the left inner surface 27D of the left side plate 27A. The second metal plate 28B is provided along the right inner surface 27F of the right side plate 27B. The third metal plate 28C is provided along the bottom surface 27H of the top plate 27C. In other words, the housing 20 is configured such that the metal plates 28A to 28C are provided inside the resin frame 27.

[0046] The housing 20 includes a first restricting portion 30. The first restricting portion 30 may be provided on the bottom surface 28D of the third metal plate 28C so as to protrude downward Z2. The first restricting portion 30 may be formed integrally with the third metal plate 28C. In this way, the first restricting portion 30 is provided on the housing 20. The first restricting portion 30 includes a contact surface 30A. The contact surface 30A is a surface facing rear Y2. When the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the contact surface 30A contacts the first displacement restricting portion 59 of the main body 21, which will be described later, thereby restricting the forward Y1 displacement of the main body 21. In this way, the first restricting portion 30 restricts the forward Y1 displacement of the main body 21 when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position.

[0047] <Front 12 configuration> As shown in Figure 7, the front surface 12 of the main body 21 has a first region 18 and a second region 19. The first region 18 and the second region 19 are regions on the front surface 12 that are divided in the width direction X. The first region 18 is a region to which a first color is applied. The second region 19 is a region to which a second color different from the first color is applied. Thus, the first region 18 and the second region 19 are regions that are colored in such a way that various functions on the front surface 12 can be easily identified. The first color may be, for example, a black-based color, and the second color may be, for example, a white-based color, but is not limited to these. The first color may be a color with lower brightness than the second color, or it may be a color with higher brightness than the second color. For example, if the first color is a color with lower brightness than the second color, the liquid will be easier to see due to the contrast with the color of the liquid that can be seen through the viewing windows 32A to 32F described later. Furthermore, if the first color is brighter than the second color, the outer shape of the capacity visibility section 31, which will be described later, becomes more prominent, making it easier to recognize the capacity visibility section 31.

[0048] The recording device 11 includes a storage volume viewing unit 31. The storage volume viewing unit 31 is provided on the main body 21. In other words, the storage volume viewing unit 31 is mounted on the main body 21. The storage volume viewing unit 31 allows the amount of liquid stored in the liquid storage unit 40, which will be described later, to be visually inspected. The storage volume viewing unit 31 consists of a plurality of viewing windows 32A to 32F, each corresponding to a liquid of a different color. The plurality of viewing windows 32A to 32F may include a first viewing window 32A, a second viewing window 32B, a third viewing window 32C, a fourth viewing window 32D, a fifth viewing window 32E, and a sixth viewing window 32F. The storage volume viewing unit 31 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the storage volume viewing unit 31 is located in the first area 18 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11.

[0049] Each of the multiple viewing windows 32A to 32F is configured to extend in the vertical direction Z. Each of the multiple viewing windows 32A to 32F is translucent, but may also be transparent. "Transparent" refers to a property of a material through which light passes, where the transmittance is extremely high, and the other side can be seen through the material. "Translucent" refers to a property where light passes through the material, similar to "transparent," but because the transmitted light is diffused or the transmittance is low, unlike "transparent," the shape of the other side cannot be clearly recognized, or cannot be recognized at all, through the material.

[0050] The recording device 11 includes an operation panel 33. The operation panel 33 is mounted on the main unit 21. The operation panel 33 includes an operation unit 34 and a display unit 35. In other words, the operation unit 34 and the display unit 35 are mounted on the main unit 21. The operation unit 34 is operable by the user. The operation unit 34 may consist of multiple operation buttons. The display unit 35 displays information related to the recording device 11. The operation panel 33 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the operation panel 33 is located in the second area 19 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In other words, the operation unit 34 and the display unit 35 are located in the second area 19. Note that the operation unit 34 and the display unit 35 may be combined into one unit with the same configuration, such as a touch panel.

[0051] The recording device 11 is equipped with an alert lamp 36. The alert lamp 36 is provided on the main unit 21. The alert lamp 36 is a lamp for notifying information related to the recording device 11. The alert lamp 36 may also be a lamp for notifying error information related to the recording device 11.

[0052] The notification lamp 36 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the notification lamp 36 is located in the second area 19 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Specifically, the notification lamp 36 is located in the second area 19, below the operation panel 33 Z2, and is positioned in the vertical direction Z between the operation panel 33 and the opening / closing section 37, which will be described later. The notification lamp 36 is configured to extend in the width direction X.

[0053] The recording device 11 includes an opening / closing section 37. The opening / closing section 37 is provided on the main body 21. The opening / closing section 37 is located on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. In particular, the opening / closing section 37 is located in the second area 19 of the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. Specifically, the opening / closing section 37 is located in the second area 19 below the operation panel 33 and the notification lamp 36, in a position Z2.

[0054] As shown in Figure 8, the opening / closing section 37 is configured to be rotatable at its lower end about a rotation axis 37A that is aligned with the width direction X. This allows the opening / closing section 37 to be opened and closed relative to the front surface 12 of the recording device 11.

[0055] As shown in Figures 3 and 8, the recording device 11 is equipped with an outlet 38. The outlet 38 is provided in the main body 21. The outlet 38 is an opening for discharging the medium recorded by the recording unit 48, which will be described later. The outlet 38 opens to the front Y1 of the recording device 11. In other words, the outlet 38 is provided on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 so as to open to the front Y1. To put it another way, the outlet 38 is provided on the front surface of the main body 21 so as to open to the front Y1.

[0056] The discharge port 38 is exposed in front of the recording device 11 Y1 when the opening / closing section 37 is open. The discharge port 38 is not exposed when the opening / closing section 37 is closed, but it may be exposed even when the opening / closing section 37 is closed. The discharge port 38 is located in the second width direction X2 of the liquid storage section 40, which will be described later.

[0057] The recording device 11 includes a paper output tray 37B. The paper output tray 37B is provided on the main body 21. The paper output tray 37B is provided on the inner wall surface of the opening / closing section 37. The paper output tray 37B is exposed when the opening / closing section 37 is open and can hold the recorded media. The paper output tray 37B may be configured to extend and retract in the front-to-back direction Y.

[0058] The recording device 11 is equipped with a gripping portion 39. The gripping portion 39 is provided on the main body 21. The gripping portion 39 is provided above the discharge port 38 Z1. The gripping portion 39 is provided on the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 in a position where it can be gripped by the user from the front Y1. In other words, the gripping portion 39 is provided on the surface of the main body 21 facing the front Y1 in a position where it can be gripped by the user from the front Y1. In this way, the gripping portion 39 can be gripped by the user when the main body 21 is displaced in the front-rear direction Y. In particular, even when multiple recording devices 11 are stacked in the vertical direction Z or when multiple recording devices 11 are installed side by side in the width direction X, the gripping portion 39 can be easily gripped by the user from the front Y1 side.

[0059] <Stacking configuration of multiple recording devices 11A, 11B> As shown in Figure 1, the case in which the second recording device 11B is stacked on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, and the main body 21A of the first recording device 11A is in the closed position, and the main body 21B of the second recording device 11B is in the closed position will be described below.

[0060] In this case, the front surface 12A of the first recording device 11A and the front surface 12B of the second recording device 11B are located on the same plane. Also, the left side surface 14A of the first recording device 11A and the left side surface 14B of the second recording device 11B are located on the same plane. Similarly, the right side surface 15A of the first recording device 11A and the right side surface 15B of the second recording device 11B are located on the same plane.

[0061] Furthermore, the first region 18A in the first recording device 11A and the first region 18B in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. Similarly, the second region 19A in the first recording device 11A and the second region 19B in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. Note that "overlapping in the vertical direction Z" means that one is located above the other Z1, and at least a portion of them are located in the same region in the width direction X.

[0062] Furthermore, the capacity viewing section 31A in the first recording device 11A and the capacity viewing section 31B in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. More specifically, the first viewing window 32A in the first recording device 11A and the first viewing window 32G in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The second viewing window 32B in the first recording device 11A and the second viewing window 32H in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The third viewing window 32C in the first recording device 11A and the third viewing window 32I in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The fourth viewing window 32D in the first recording device 11A and the fourth viewing window 32J in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The fifth viewing window 32E in the first recording device 11A and the fifth viewing window 32K in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z. The sixth viewing window 32F in the first recording device 11A and the sixth viewing window 32L in the second recording device 11B are positioned to overlap in the vertical direction Z.

[0063] <Configuration of the main body 21 in the first open position> As shown in Figures 3 and 9, the recording device 11 includes a liquid storage section 40. The liquid storage section 40 is mounted on the main body 21. The liquid storage section 40 is configured to store liquid used for recording onto a medium. In other words, the liquid storage section 40 is configured to store liquid to be supplied to the recording section 48, which will be described later. The liquid storage section 40 may be a tank-type storage section into which liquid can be injected. The liquid storage section 40 is located adjacent to the outlet 38 and the gripping section 39 in the width direction X. The liquid storage section 40 is located adjacent to the waste liquid attachment section 45, which will be described later, in the width direction X.

[0064] The liquid storage section 40 includes a storage chamber 41. The storage chamber 41 is configured to contain a liquid. The liquid storage section 40 may have a plurality of storage chambers 41A to 41F, each corresponding to a liquid of a different color. The plurality of storage chambers 41A to 41F may include a first storage chamber 41A, a second storage chamber 41B, a third storage chamber 41C, a fourth storage chamber 41D, a fifth storage chamber 41E, and a sixth storage chamber 41F.

[0065] The liquid storage section 40 is equipped with a liquid inlet 42. The liquid inlet 42 is an opening configured to allow liquid to be injected into the storage chamber 41. The liquid storage section 40 may be equipped with a plurality of liquid inlets 42A to 42F, each corresponding to a liquid of a different color. The plurality of liquid inlets 42A to 42F may include a first liquid inlet 42A, a second liquid inlet 42B, a third liquid inlet 42C, a fourth liquid inlet 42D, a fifth liquid inlet 42E, and a sixth liquid inlet 42F.

[0066] The liquid storage section 40 may be equipped with a cap 43. The cap 43 covers the liquid inlet 42. By sealing the storage chamber 41, the cap 43 can suppress drying in the storage chamber 41. The liquid storage section 40 may be equipped with a plurality of caps 43A to 43F, each corresponding to a liquid of a different color. The plurality of caps 43A to 43F may include a first cap 43A, a second cap 43B, a third cap 43C, a fourth cap 43D, a fifth cap 43E, and a sixth cap 43F. By removing the cap 43 from the liquid inlet 42, it becomes possible to inject liquid from the liquid inlet 42 into the storage chamber 41.

[0067] The liquid storage section 40 may include a first cover section 44. The first cover section 44 is configured to be openable and closable. The storage chamber 41 and the cap 43 are covered from above Z1 by the first cover section 44 when it is closed. The cap 43 can be handled by the user when the first cover section 44 is open. In this way, the cap 43 can be removed from the liquid inlet 42 when the first cover section 44 is open.

[0068] The liquid storage section 40 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position. In other words, the liquid inlet 42 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position.

[0069] On the other hand, the liquid storage section 40 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. In this way, when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the liquid inlet 42 is exposed from the housing 20 by opening the first cover section 44 and then removing the cap 43. This makes it possible to inject liquid from the liquid inlet 42 into the storage chamber 41.

[0070] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the same applies to the liquid storage section 40 when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position as when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. In this way, even when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, the liquid inlet 42 is exposed from the housing 20 by removing the cap 43 after opening the first cover section 44. This makes it possible to inject liquid from the liquid inlet 42 into the storage chamber 41.

[0071] Thus, the liquid storage section 40 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. In other words, the liquid inlet 42 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. Although the liquid storage section 40 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position, space can be provided above the liquid storage section 40 Z1. This improves workability, for example, by allowing a container holding liquid to stand upright with the liquid inlet 42 inserted.

[0072] As shown in Figures 3 and 10, the recording device 11 includes a waste liquid attachment section 45. The waste liquid attachment section 45 is configured to accommodate a waste liquid container 46. The waste liquid container 46 is configured to recover the liquid discharged as waste liquid from the recording unit 48 (described later) via a maintenance device (not shown).

[0073] The waste liquid attachment section 45 is mounted on the main body 21. The waste liquid attachment section 45 is located above the discharge port 38 at Z1. The waste liquid attachment section 45 is located adjacent to the liquid storage section 40 in the width direction X.

[0074] The waste liquid mounting section 45 includes a container fixing section 47. The container fixing section 47 is configured to fix the waste liquid container 46 mounted on the waste liquid mounting section 45. The container fixing section 47 is displaceable between a position in which the waste liquid container 46 mounted on the waste liquid mounting section 45 is fixed and a position in which the waste liquid container 46 can be removed from the waste liquid mounting section 45.

[0075] The waste liquid attachment section 45 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position. On the other hand, the waste liquid attachment section 45 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Thus, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the waste liquid attachment section 45 is exposed from the housing 20. This makes it possible to attach and detach the waste liquid container 46 to the waste liquid attachment section 45.

[0076] As shown in Figure 4, the same can be said for the waste liquid attachment section 45 when the main body 21 is in the second open position as when the main body 21 is in the first open position. In other words, the waste liquid attachment section 45 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. The waste liquid attachment section 45 is an example of the second attachment section.

[0077] <Configuration of the main body 21 in the second open position> As shown in Figure 4, the recording device 11 includes a recording unit 48. The recording unit 48 is configured to record on a medium by discharging liquid onto the medium. The recording unit 48 is mounted on the main body 21. The recording unit 48 is located adjacent to the liquid storage unit 40 in the front-rear direction Y. The recording unit 48 is located rearward Y2 from the liquid storage unit 40.

[0078] The recording unit 48 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. In particular, the carriage 51 of the recording unit 48, which will be described later, is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. The recording unit 48 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position or the first open position.

[0079] The recording device 11 includes a transport path 49. The transport path 49 is a path for transporting the medium. The transport path 49 is provided on the main body 21. A portion of the transport path 49 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. In particular, the recording area RA of the transport path 49, where recording is performed on the medium by the recording unit 48, is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. A portion of the transport path 49 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position and the first open position.

[0080] The recording device 11 may include a second cover portion 50. The second cover portion 50 is provided on the main body 21. The second cover portion 50 is configured to be openable and closable. When the second cover portion 50 is closed, a portion of the recording unit 48 and the transport path 49 is covered from above Z1 by the second cover portion 50. When the second cover portion 50 is open, a portion of the recording unit 48 and the transport path 49 can be handled by the user, such as removing a paper jam.

[0081] As shown in Figure 8, the recording unit 48 comprises a carriage 51 and a liquid discharge head 52. The carriage 51 supports the liquid discharge head 52 from above Z1. The liquid discharge head 52 is located below Z2 of the carriage 51. In other words, the liquid discharge head 52 is mounted on the carriage 51.

[0082] The liquid discharge head 52 is equipped with a plurality of nozzles (not shown). Each of the plurality of nozzles opens toward a medium supported by a support unit 53, which will be described later. Each of the plurality of nozzles discharges liquid. The liquid discharge head 52 discharges liquid from the plurality of nozzles toward the medium supported by the support unit 53. In this way, the recording unit 48 is configured to record on the medium by discharging liquid onto the medium. The liquid discharge head 52 is a serial head type that discharges liquid as the carriage 51 moves in the width direction X, but it may also be a line head type.

[0083] The recording device 11 includes a support section 53. The support section 53 is mounted on the main body 21. The support section 53 is configured to support the medium. In particular, the support section 53 supports the medium in the recording area RA where recording is performed on the medium by the recording unit 48.

[0084] The recording device 11 includes a paper feed tray 54. The paper feed tray 54 is a tray on which a medium can be placed. The paper feed tray 54 is mounted on the main body 21. The paper feed tray 54 is displaceable from the main body 21 along the front-rear direction Y. By pulling out the paper feed tray 54 along the front-rear direction Y, the medium becomes ready for placement and removal.

[0085] The recording device 11 includes a transport unit 55. The transport unit 55 is configured to transport media. The transport unit 55 is mounted on the main body 21. The transport unit 55 feeds media one sheet at a time from the paper tray 54. The transport unit 55 transports the fed media along the transport path 49.

[0086] The transport unit 55 comprises a plurality of rollers and a plurality of motors that serve as drive sources. In particular, the transport unit 55 comprises a transport roller pair 56. The transport roller pair 56 is located upstream of the transport path 49 of the support unit 53. The transport roller pair 56 transports the medium to the support unit 53 along the transport path 49. The transport unit 55 also comprises a discharge roller pair 57. The discharge roller pair 57 is located downstream of the transport path 49 of the support unit 53. The discharge roller pair 57 discharges the recorded medium along the transport path 49.

[0087] The transport unit 55 includes a reversing unit 58. In other words, the reversing unit 58 is mounted on the main body 21. The reversing unit 58 is configured to be detachable from the main body 21 from the rear Y2. The reversing unit 58 is equipped with multiple rollers. The reversing unit 58 is configured to reverse the transport direction of the medium along the transport path 49.

[0088] The reversing section 58 includes a first displacement restricting section 59. The first displacement restricting section 59 is provided integrally with the reversing section 58. The first displacement restricting section 59 is the upper end portion 58A of the reversing section 58 and is provided at the end portion of the reversing section 58 at a rearward Y2. The first displacement restricting section 59 protrudes upward Z1. In the front-rear direction Y, the first displacement restricting section 59 is located rearward Y2 than the first restricting section 30 of the housing 20.

[0089] The first displacement restricting section 59 is provided with a contact surface 59A. The contact surface 59A is a surface facing forward Y1. The contact surface 59A faces the contact surface 30A of the first restricting section 30 in the front-rear direction Y. The contact surface 59A does not contact the contact surface 30A when the main body 21 is in the closed position. In other words, the first displacement restricting section 59 does not contact the first restricting section 30 when the main body 21 is in the closed position.

[0090] As shown in Figure 11, the first displacement restricting portion 59 contacts the first restricting portion 30 when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. More specifically, the contact surface 59A contacts the contacted surface 30A when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. In this way, when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the first displacement restricting portion 59 and the first restricting portion 30 contact each other in the front-rear direction Y, thereby restricting the forward Y1 displacement of the main body 21.

[0091] On the other hand, when the reversing unit 58 is detached from the main body 21, the first displacement restricting unit 59 is not mounted on the main body 21. Therefore, when the reversing unit 58 is detached from the main body 21, the displacement of the main body 21 forward Y1 is not restricted, even when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position. In other words, when the reversing unit 58 is attached to the main body 21, the contact between the reversing unit 58 and the first restricting unit 30 restricts the displacement of the main body 21 forward Y1 from the first open position. Thus, by attaching or detaching the reversing unit 58 to the main body 21, it is possible to switch whether or not the displacement of the main body 21 forward Y1 from the first open position is restricted.

[0092] <Main Unit 21 Detailed Configuration> As shown in Figures 12 and 13, the main body 21 comprises a main body frame 60 and a slide rail 61. The main body frame 60 and the slide rail 61 are formed separately. The main body frame 60 is mounted on the slide rail 61. The main body frame 60 does not come into contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20.

[0093] The main frame 60 supports the various components that make up the main body 21. In other words, the various components that make up the main body 21 are mounted on the main frame 60. Specifically, the liquid storage unit 40, the waste liquid storage unit 45, the recording unit 48, the paper feed tray 54, and the transport unit 55 are mounted on the main frame 60.

[0094] The slide rail 61 mounts the main frame 60. The slide rail 61 may be made of resin. The slide rail 61 is slidable on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. In particular, the slide rail 61 is slidable on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 without the main frame 60 coming into contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22.

[0095] More specifically, the slide rail 61 is slidable along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20, with its bottom surface 62 in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. In other words, the main body 21 is displaceable in the front-rear direction Y while being supported by the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. The slide rail 61 is an example of a sliding part that can slide relative to the housing 20.

[0096] The slide rail 61 includes a plurality of slide rails 61A to 61C. Each of the plurality of slide rails 61A to 61C extends in the front-rear direction Y. The plurality of slide rails 61A to 61C may include a first slide rail 61A, a second slide rail 61B, and a third slide rail 61C. The second slide rail 61B and the third slide rail 61C are formed as a single unit, but may be formed as separate units. The first slide rail 61A, the second slide rail 61B, and the third slide rail 61C are formed as separate units, but may be formed as a single unit.

[0097] The first slide rail 61A, the second slide rail 61B, and the third slide rail 61C are arranged so as to be aligned in the width direction X. The multiple slide rails 61A to 61C are positioned in the order of first slide rail 61A, second slide rail 61B, and third slide rail 61C toward the first width direction X1.

[0098] The first slide rail 61A is positioned closer to the left side 14 of the recording device 11 than to the right side 15 of the recording device 11. The second slide rail 61B and the third slide rail 61C are positioned closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than to the left side 14 of the recording device 11.

[0099] In the main body 21, the liquid storage section 40 is positioned closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than to the left side 14 of the recording device 11. The liquid storage section 40 is capable of storing liquid. Thus, taking into account the weight of the liquid stored in the liquid storage section 40, more slide rails are positioned closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than closer to the left side 14 of the recording device 11. Furthermore, the slide rails 61 are configured such that the contact area with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 is larger closer to the right side 15 of the recording device 11 than closer to the left side 14 of the recording device 11.

[0100] The first slide rail 61A is slidable along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20 with its bottom surface 62A in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. The second slide rail 61B is slidable along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20 with its bottom surface 62B in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. The third slide rail 61C is slidable along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20 with its bottom surface 62C in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20.

[0101] The first slide rail 61A is positioned in the first width direction X1 of the fourth slide guide 23D. Similarly, the first slide rail 61A is positioned in the first width direction X1 of the fifth slide guide 23E and the sixth slide guide 23F. The first slide rail 61A is covered from the second width direction X2 and from above Z1 by the fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E and the sixth slide guide 23F. The displacement of the first slide rail 61A in the second width direction X2 and upward Z1 is restricted by the fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E and the sixth slide guide 23F.

[0102] The second slide rail 61B is located in the second width direction X2 of the first slide guide 23A. Similarly, the second slide rail 61B is located in the second width direction X2 of the second slide guide 23B and the third slide guide 23C. The second slide rail 61B is covered from the first width direction X1 and from above Z1 by the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B and the third slide guide 23C. The displacement of the second slide rail 61B in the first width direction X1 and from above Z1 is restricted by the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B and the third slide guide 23C.

[0103] Furthermore, the slide rail 61 includes a second displacement restricting portion 61D and a third displacement restricting portion 61E. The second displacement restricting portion 61D is provided on the first slide rail 61A. The second displacement restricting portion 61D protrudes in the first width direction X1 on the first slide rail 61A. When the main body 21 is in the second open position, the second displacement restricting portion 61D comes into contact with the first protruding portion 24A and restricts the displacement of the main body 21 forward Y1.

[0104] The third displacement restricting portion 61E is provided on the second slide rail 61B. The third displacement restricting portion 61E protrudes in the second width direction X2 on the second slide rail 61B. When the main body 21 is in the second open position, the third displacement restricting portion 61E comes into contact with the second protruding portion 24B and restricts the forward displacement Y1 of the main body 21.

[0105] As shown in Figure 14, the first slide rail 61A includes an engaged portion 63. In other words, the slide rail 61 includes an engaged portion 63. To put it another way, the main body 21 includes an engaged portion 63. The engaged portion 63 is configured to be engageable with a holding portion 64, which will be described later. The first slide rail 61A may include a plurality of engaged portions 63A to 63C. The plurality of engaged portions 63A to 63C may include a first engaged portion 63A, a second engaged portion 63B, and a third engaged portion 63C.

[0106] Each of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C may be a groove provided on the left side of the first slide rail 61A facing the second width direction X2. Each of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C has an inclined surface that slopes in the second width direction X2 as it moves forward Y1 from the center in the front-rear direction Y, and an inclined surface that slopes in the second width direction X2 as it moves backward Y2 from the center in the front-rear direction Y. Each of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C is provided at a position along the front-rear direction Y. The multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C are positioned in the order of the first engaged portion 63A, the second engaged portion 63B, and the third engaged portion 63C toward the rear Y2.

[0107] <Configuration of the holding part 64> The recording device 11 includes a holding section 64. The holding section 64 is configured to hold the main body 21 in a predetermined position relative to the housing 20. The predetermined position includes a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position.

[0108] The recording device 11 may include a plurality of holding parts 65, 66. The plurality of holding parts 65, 66 may include a first holding part 65 and a second holding part 66. Each of the plurality of holding parts 65, 66 is provided at a position along the front-rear direction Y. The first holding part 65 is located in front Y1 of the second holding part 66.

[0109] The first retaining portion 65 is rotatably supported on the first rotating shaft 25A. The second retaining portion 66 is rotatably supported on the second rotating shaft 25B. Each of the multiple retaining portions 65, 66 is provided in the second width direction X2 of the first slide rail 61A. Each of the multiple retaining portions 65, 66 is provided in a position opposite each of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C of the first slide rail 61A. The first retaining portion 65 and the second retaining portion 66 are configured in the same way.

[0110] The recording device 11 includes a plurality of holding biasing parts 67, 68 as an example of biasing parts. The plurality of holding biasing parts 67, 68 may include a first holding biasing part 67 and a second holding biasing part 68. The first holding biasing part 67 and the second holding biasing part 68 may be, for example, torsion coil springs. The first holding biasing part 67 biases the first holding part 65 when inserted into the first rotating shaft 25A. The second holding biasing part 68 biases the second holding part 66 when inserted into the second rotating shaft 25B. The first holding biasing part 67 and the second holding biasing part 68 are configured in the same way.

[0111] As shown in Figure 15, the second retaining portion 66 will be described as a representative of the multiple retaining portions 65 and 66, and the second retaining biasing portion 68 will be described as a representative of the multiple retaining biasing portions 67 and 68. The second retaining portion 66 has an opening 66A. The opening 66A is provided at the base end portion 66B of the second retaining portion 66. The base end portion 66B is the front end Y1 of the second retaining portion 66. The opening 66A allows the insertion of the second rotation shaft 25B. With the second rotation shaft 25B inserted into the opening 66A, the second retaining portion 66 is rotatable along the horizontal plane with respect to the second rotation shaft 25B.

[0112] The second retaining portion 66 includes an engaging portion 66C. The engaging portion 66C is provided at the tip portion 66D of the second retaining portion 66. The tip portion 66D is the rear end Y2 of the second retaining portion 66. The engaging portion 66C can engage with the third engaged portion 63C.

[0113] The second retaining portion 66 includes a right inner wall surface 66E. The right inner wall surface 66E is the inner wall surface of the side wall in the first width direction X1. The right inner wall surface 66E is subjected to a biasing force by the second retaining biasing portion 68, which will be described later.

[0114] One end 68A of the second retaining biasing part 68 is attached to the second mounting part 25D. The other end 68B of the second retaining biasing part 68 abuts against the right inner wall surface 66E of the second retaining part 66. As a result, the second retaining biasing part 68 biases the second retaining part 66 between the second mounting part 25D and the right inner wall surface 66E. Specifically, the second retaining biasing part 68 biases the second retaining part 66 in a clockwise direction when viewed from above Z1. In this case, the second retaining biasing part 68 biases the second retaining part 66 in the first width direction X1.

[0115] Thus, the second retaining portion 66 is biased in the first width direction X1 by the second retaining biasing portion 68. In other words, the engaging portion 66C of the second retaining portion 66 engages with the third engaged portion 63C due to the biasing from the second retaining biasing portion 68. As a result, the second retaining portion 66 is configured to hold the first slide rail 61A. That is, the second retaining portion 66 is configured to hold the main body 21. Hereafter, the position of the second retaining portion 66 where the engaging portion 66C engages with the third engaged portion 63C will be referred to as the retaining position.

[0116] Furthermore, the second holding portion 66, under biasing from the second holding biasing portion 68, presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 while the engaging portion 66C is engaged with the third engaged portion 63C. As a result, the second holding portion 66 presses the main body 21 in the first width direction X1.

[0117] The first slide rail 61A is pressed in the first width direction X1 by the second retaining part 66. More specifically, when the first slide rail 61A is pressed in the first width direction X1 by the force from the second retaining part 66, that pressing force is transmitted from the main frame 60 to the second slide rail 61B. As a result, the second slide rail 61B is pressed against the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C. In this case, the first slide rail 61A does not need to be in contact with the fourth slide guide 23D, the fifth slide guide 23E, and the sixth slide guide 23F in the width direction X. Also, depending on the deflection of the main frame 60, the first slide rail 61A may be pressed against the pressing surface 25F.

[0118] As shown in Figure 16, when the main body 21 is operated to be displaced forward Y1, the second retaining portion 66 displaces in the second width direction X2 against the biasing force of the second retaining biasing portion 68. As a result, the second retaining portion 66 does not hold the main body 21, but allows the main body 21 to be displaced forward Y1. Hereafter, the position of the second retaining portion 66 in which the engaging portion 66C engages with the third engaged portion 63C will be referred to as the allowable position.

[0119] Although the second retaining part 66 was described on behalf of the multiple retaining parts 65 and 66, and the second retaining biasing part 68 was described on behalf of the multiple retaining biasing parts 67 and 68, the first retaining part 65 and the first retaining biasing part 67 function in the same way. In other words, the retaining part 64 is displaceable between an allowable position and a retaining position along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 due to the biasing of the retaining biasing parts 67 and 68. To put it another way, the retaining part 64 is displaceable between an allowable position and a retaining position along a horizontal plane intersecting the vertical direction Z due to the biasing of the retaining biasing parts 67 and 68. The allowable position corresponds to an example of a first position, and the retaining position corresponds to an example of a second position.

[0120] More specifically, as shown in Figure 14, when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position, the first retaining portion 65 engages with the first engaged portion 63A, and the second retaining portion 66 engages with the third engaged portion 63C. As a result, the main body 21 is held by the first retaining portion 65 and the second retaining portion 66.

[0121] In this case, the first retaining part 65 presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 due to the biasing force from the first retaining biasing part 67. The first retaining part 65 also presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C due to the biasing force from the first retaining biasing part 67.

[0122] The second retaining part 66 presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 due to the biasing force from the second retaining biasing part 68. The second retaining part 66 also presses the second slide rail 61B against the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C due to the biasing force from the second retaining biasing part 68.

[0123] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 17, when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the first retaining portion 65 engages with the second engaged portion 63B, and the second retaining portion 66 does not engage with any of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C. As a result, the main body 21 is held by the first retaining portion 65 and not by the second retaining portion 66.

[0124] In this case, the first retaining part 65 presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 due to the biasing force from the first retaining biasing part 67. Also, the first retaining part 65 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first slide guide 23A and the second slide guide 23B due to the biasing force from the first retaining biasing part 67.

[0125] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 18, when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, the first retaining portion 65 engages with the third engaged portion 63C, and the second retaining portion 66 does not engage with any of the multiple engaged portions 63A to 63C. As a result, the main body 21 is held by the first retaining portion 65 and not by the second retaining portion 66.

[0126] In this case, the first holding portion 65 presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1 due to the biasing force from the first holding biasing portion 67. Also, the first holding portion 65 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first slide guide 23A due to the biasing force from the first holding biasing portion 67. In this way, the holding portion 64 is configured to hold the main body 21 in the closed position, the first open position and the second open position relative to the housing 20.

[0127] <Configuration of cable support mechanism 92> As shown in Figures 19 and 20, the recording device 11 includes a control board 70. The control board 70 is mounted on the main body 21. The control board 70 includes a control unit (not shown). The control unit controls the recording device 11.

[0128] The control board 70 is equipped with a connector 90. In other words, the recording device 11 is equipped with a connector 90. To put it another way, the main unit 21 is equipped with a connector 90. The connector 90 can be connected to a cable 91. More specifically, the connector 90 can be connected to a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, but it may also be able to connect to a LAN (Local Area Network) cable. The connector 90 may also be able to connect to a USB connector or the like instead of a cable. The connector 90 is located on the back surface 13 of the recording device 11. In other words, the connector 90 is provided on the surface facing the rear Y2.

[0129] The recording device 11 includes a cable support mechanism 92. The cable support mechanism 92 is provided on the housing 20. The cable support mechanism 92 is configured to support the cable 91 connected to the connector 90.

[0130] The cable support mechanism 92 includes a cable clamp 93. The cable clamp 93 is capable of supporting the cable 91 connected to the connector 90. The cable clamp 93 is fixed to the housing 20.

[0131] The cable support mechanism 92 includes a cable support section 94. The cable support section 94 is capable of supporting a cable 91 connected to the connector 90. The cable support section 94 is fixed to the housing 20. The cable support section 94 supports the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 between the connector 90 and the cable clamp 93.

[0132] The cable support portion 94 includes a rotating shaft 94A. The rotating shaft 94A is provided at the base end portion 94B of the cable support portion 94. The rotating shaft 94A extends along the width direction X. The cable support portion 94 is rotatably supported about the rotating shaft 94A.

[0133] The cable support portion 94 is equipped with a support lever 94C. The support lever 94C extends from the base end portion 94B to the tip portion 94D of the cable support portion 94. The support lever 94C extends towards the rear Y2. The support lever 94C may be composed of two lever members aligned in the width direction X. The support lever 94C is biased clockwise when viewed from the second width direction X2 side by a biasing member (not shown).

[0134] The cable support section 94 includes a first roller 94E. The first roller 94E is provided at the tip section 94D. The first roller 94E extends along the width direction X. The first roller 94E is connected in the width direction X to two lever members that constitute the support lever 94C.

[0135] The cable support section 94 includes a second roller 94F. The second roller 94F is provided between the base end 94B and the tip end 94D. The second roller 94F extends in the width direction X. The second roller 94F is connected to two lever members that constitute the support lever 94C in the width direction X.

[0136] The cable 91 can be connected to the connector 90 while being supported by the cable clamp 93. Alternatively, the cable 91 can be connected to the connector 90 while being supported by the first roller 94E of the cable support section 94. In this case, the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 can be supported by the cable clamp 93 and the cable support section 94 in a curved state. Thus, the cable clamp 93 and the cable support section 94 can support the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 in a curved state when the main body 21 is in the closed position.

[0137] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 21, when the main body 21 is displaced from the closed position to the second open position, the cable support portion 94 may rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the second width direction X2 side, against the biasing force from the biasing member. When the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 is supported by the cable clamp 93 and the cable support portion 94 in an uncurved state. In this way, the cable support portion 94 can support the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 in an uncurved state when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. Of course, the cable support portion 94 can also support the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 in a curved state even when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. Furthermore, the cable support portion 94 may also support the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 in a curved state when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position.

[0138] Thus, when the main body 21 is in the closed position, the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 is supported by the cable clamp 93 and cable support part 94 in a curved state. Then, when the main body 21 is in the second open position, the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 is supported by the cable clamp 93 and cable support part 94 in an uncurved state. Subsequently, when the main body 21 is displaced again to the closed position, the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 is supported by the cable clamp 93 and cable support part 94 in a curved state. As a result, even when the main body 21 is displaced between the closed position, the first open position and the second open position, the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 is supported by the cable clamp 93 and cable support part 94, thereby preventing the cable 91 from becoming entangled. In addition, as the main body 21 is displaced, it is also possible to prevent the cable 91 from being pinched by the main body 21 and from getting caught inside the housing 20.

[0139] <Support for power supply cable 96> As shown in Figure 22, the recording device 11 includes a power supply unit 95. The power supply unit 95 is a unit that converts the supplied commercial power and supplies power to the recording device 11. The power supply unit 95 is not mounted on the main body 21 but is provided on the housing 20. More specifically, the power supply unit 95 is provided on the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22. The power supply unit 95 is provided on the rear surface 13 of the recording device 11. The power supply unit 95 can be connected to an unshown power cable from the rear surface 13. The power supply unit 95 is provided along the right side surface 15 of the recording device 11. The power supply unit 95 supplies power to the main body 21 via a power supply cable 96.

[0140] The power supply cable 96 is supported by a sheet material 97. The sheet material 97 is made of a flexible material. The sheet material 97 may be made of resin. The sheet material 97 has a plurality of openings 97A, 97B. The power supply cable 96 is supported by the sheet material 97 while inserted into the plurality of openings 97A, 97B of the sheet material 97. This allows the sheet material 97 to support the power supply cable 96 in a curved state when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position and the first open position. As a result, even if the main body 21 is displaced between the closed position, the first open position and the second open position, the power supply cable 96 is supported by the sheet material 97, which prevents the power supply cable 96 from becoming entangled. In addition, as the main body 21 is displaced, it is also possible to prevent the power supply cable 96 from being pinched by the main body 21 and from getting caught inside the housing 20.

[0141] <Configuration of alarm lamps> As shown in Figures 23 and 24, the recording device 11 includes a light guide section 98 and an LED lamp 99. The light guide section 98 is provided on the main body 21. The light guide section 98 may also be a light guide member that diffuses the light incident from the LED lamp 99. The light guide section 98 is configured to extend in the width direction X.

[0142] The light guide unit 98 comprises a display unit 98A and an incident unit 98B. The display unit 98A is exposed from the front surface 12 of the recording device 11. The display unit 98A constitutes the notification lamp 36. The incident unit 98B is located above the display unit 98A in Z1. The display unit 98A and the incident unit 98B are integrally formed.

[0143] The incident section 98B comprises an incident surface 98C, a first reflective surface 98D, and a second reflective surface 98E. The incident surface 98C is the end face of the incident section 98B that extends upward Z1. The incident surface 98C is configured to extend in the width direction X.

[0144] The first reflective surface 98D is the end face that faces downward Z2 in the incident section 98B. In other words, the first reflective surface 98D is the surface that faces in the opposite direction to the incident surface 98C. The first reflective surface 98D is the surface that is inclined to be located downward Z2 as it moves along the second width direction X2. The first reflective surface 98D is the surface that reflects the light that is incident from the incident surface 98C and heads downward Z2 back in the second width direction X2.

[0145] The second reflective surface 98E is the end face of the incident section 98B that faces upward Z1. The second reflective surface 98E is located in the second width direction X2 relative to the incident surface 98C. The second reflective surface 98E is a surface that slopes downward Z2 as it moves toward the second width direction X2. In other words, the second reflective surface 98E is the surface that reflects the light reflected by the first reflective surface 98D toward downward Z2. The second reflective surface 98E is a surface with irregularities. As a result, the second reflective surface 98E diffuses the reflected light.

[0146] The incident light section 98B comprises a front panel 98F and a rear panel 98G. Reflective sheets are applied to the front panel 98F and the rear panel 98G. This efficiently guides the light incident on the incident light section 98B to the display section 98A.

[0147] The LED lamp 99 is provided on the main body 21. The LED lamp 99 is located above the incident surface 98C at Z1. The LED lamp 99 is a lamp that lights up in the event of a predetermined error. The LED lamp 99 may consist of one lamp or multiple lamps. The LED lamp 99 may emit different colors depending on the type of error.

[0148] Light from the LED lamp 99 can enter the incident surface 98C. Light that enters the incident section 98B from the incident surface 98C is guided downward Z2. The light guided downward Z2 in the incident section 98B is reflected in the second width direction X2 by the first reflecting surface 98D. The light reflected in the second width direction X2 by the first reflecting surface 98D is diffused and reflected downward Z2 by the second reflecting surface 98E. The light reflected downward Z2 by the second reflecting surface 98E is guided to the display section 98A. In particular, the amount of light reflected by the second reflecting surface 98E decreases due to attenuation as it moves in the second width direction X2. Therefore, the amount of light guided to the display section 98A also decreases as it moves in the second width direction X2. As a result, the display section 98A emits light in a gradient such that the amount of light decreases as it moves in the second width direction X2.

[0149] <Operation of the First Embodiment> The operation of the first embodiment will now be described. In the recording system 10, objects can be loaded onto the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. The objects to be loaded include the second recording device 11B. Thus, the second recording device 11B can be loaded onto the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. In other words, the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B can be installed in the vertical direction Z.

[0150] In the recording device 11, the main body 21 is displaceable in the front-rear direction Y relative to the housing 20. That is, even with the second recording device 11B mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, the main body 21A of the first recording device 11A can be displaced in the front-rear direction Y, and the main body 21A of the second recording device 11B can also be displaced in the front-rear direction Y.

[0151] Furthermore, the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 may be composed of the main body 21, and the left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11 are composed of the housing 20. The left side 14, right side 15, and top surface 17 of the recording device 11 are composed of a resin frame 27 and metal plates 28A to 28C. The metal plates 28A to 28C are provided inside the resin frame 27. By using the resin frame 27, the housing 20 can be made lighter and easier to process to improve its appearance. In addition, by using the metal plates 28A to 28C, the strength of the housing 20 can be ensured even when, for example, the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A.

[0152] Furthermore, the front surface 12 of the recording device 11 is located where the capacity viewing section 31, operation panel 33, notification lamp 36, and opening / closing section 37 are located. When the opening / closing section 37 is opened, the output port 38 opens forward Y1, and the output tray 37B and gripping section 39 become usable from the front Y1 side. In addition, when the gripping section 39 is gripped, the main body 21 can be easily displaced in the front-rear direction Y.

[0153] When the main body 21 is in the closed position, the main body 21 is housed in the housing 20, but when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the liquid storage section 40 is exposed. Specifically, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the liquid inlet 42 is exposed by removing the cap 43. This allows liquid to be injected into the storage chamber 41. Also, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the waste liquid attachment section 45 is exposed. This allows the waste liquid container 46 to be attached to and detached from the waste liquid attachment section 45.

[0154] Furthermore, the main body 21 can be displaced not only to the first open position but also to the second open position. When the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, a portion of the transport path 49 is exposed. This makes it possible to eliminate paper jams in a portion of the transport path 49.

[0155] Work related to the liquid storage section 40, liquid inlet 42, cap 43, waste liquid attachment section 45, and part of the transport path 49 can also be performed from the front Y1 side. In particular, even when the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, it does not reduce work efficiency. Also, even when the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B are installed side by side, it does not reduce work efficiency.

[0156] The main body 21 is configured such that a slide rail 61 on which the main body frame 60 is mounted can slide along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20. When the main body frame 60 is not in contact with the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20, the slide rail 61 slides along the upper surface 22A of the bottom plate 22 of the housing 20, allowing the main body 21 to be smoothly displaced in the front-rear direction Y.

[0157] Furthermore, the first slide rail 61A is held in a predetermined position by the holding portion 64. The predetermined positions include the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position. When the holding portion 64 is positioned in the holding position by the biasing force from the holding biasing portions 67 and 68, it engages with the engaged portion 63 of the first slide rail 61A and presses the first slide rail 61A in the first width direction X1. In this case, the holding portion 64 presses the second slide rail 61B toward the first slide guide 23A, the second slide guide 23B, and the third slide guide 23C via the first slide rail 61A and the main frame 60. In this way, the main body 21 is held in a predetermined position by the pressure applied by the holding portion 64 in the first width direction X1.

[0158] In particular, when the main body 21 is configured to be smoothly displaceable along the front-rear direction Y relative to the housing 20, a gap is required between the slide rail 61 and the slide guide 23. Even with this gap between the slide rail 61 and the slide guide 23, the holding part 64 can stably hold the main body 21, and vibrations of the main body 21 can also be suppressed.

[0159] Furthermore, when the main body 21 is operated by the user to displace it in the front-rear direction Y, the holding portion 64 receives a force from the engaged portion 63 in the second width direction X2 in response to the operation. Against the biasing force from the holding biasing portions 67 and 68, the holding portion 64 is displaced from the holding position to the allowable position and does not engage with the engaged portion 63 of the first slide rail 61A. In this way, the main body 21 can be smoothly displaced in the front-rear direction Y because the holding portion 64 does not engage with the engaged portion 63 of the first slide rail 61A.

[0160] <Effects of the First Embodiment> The effects of the first embodiment will be described. (1) The main body 21 is configured to be held in a predetermined position relative to the housing 20. The predetermined position includes a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. The closed position is the position in which the main body 21 is housed in the housing 20. The first open position is the position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 by a first distance D1 toward the front Y1. The second open position is the position in which the main body 21 protrudes from the housing 20 by a second distance D2 which is longer than the first distance D1 toward the front Y1. The main body 21 is displaceable along the front-rear direction Y between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position. Therefore, the main body 21 can be displaced along the front-rear direction Y between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position, and the main body 21 can be held in the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position relative to the housing 20. Thus, the type of open position that can be held can be selected, and the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0161] (2) The housing 20 has a first restricting section 30. The first restricting section 30 restricts the forward Y1 displacement of the main body 21 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Therefore, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the forward Y1 displacement of the main body 21 can be restricted by the first restricting section 30. Thus, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0162] (3) The recording device 11 is equipped with a reversal unit 58 that reverses the transport direction of the medium along the transport path 49. The reversal unit 58 is detachably mounted on the main body 21. When the reversal unit 58 is attached, the main body 21's displacement from the first open position to the forward Y1 is restricted by the contact between the reversal unit 58 and the first restricting unit 30. Therefore, when the reversal unit 58 is attached to the main body 21, the first restricting unit 30 can restrict the displacement of the main body 21 to the forward Y1 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Thus, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved. In other words, it is possible to prevent the main body 21 from being displaced to the second open position unintentionally by the user.

[0163] (4) On the other hand, when the reversing unit 58 is not installed, the displacement of the main body 21 forward Y1 is not restricted by the first restricting unit 30 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Thus, in order to displace the main body 21 from the first open position to the second open position, it is necessary to remove the reversing unit 58 from the main body 21. By removing the reversing unit 58 from the main body 21, the main body 21 can be displaced from the first open position to the second open position in a state where the medium cannot be transported, and the medium can be removed from at least a part of the transport path 49. Therefore, the workability of the transport path 49 for the medium can be improved. In addition, by removing the reversing unit 58 from the main body 21, the weight of the main body 21 can be reduced, and the recording device 11 can be stably installed even when the main body 21 has been displaced to the second open position.

[0164] (5) The housing 20 has a second restricting section 24. The second restricting section 24 restricts the forward Y1 displacement of the main body 21 when the main body 21 is in the second open position. Therefore, when the main body 21 is in the second open position, the forward Y1 displacement of the main body 21 can be restricted by the second restricting section 24. Thus, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0165] (6) The holding portion 64 is biased in the first width direction X1 by the holding biasing portions 67 and 68. In order to smoothly displace the main body 21 in the front-rear direction Y, it is necessary to provide a gap in the width direction X. On the other hand, in order for the holding portion 64 to hold the main body 21, the holding portion 64 is biased in the first width direction X1 by the holding biasing portions 67 and 68, thereby pressing the main body 21 in the first width direction X1. Therefore, the holding portion 64 can stably hold the main body 21, and the workability related to holding the main body 21 can be improved. In addition, vibration of the main body 21 can be suppressed. As a result, even if the main body 21 is configured to be displaceable along the front-rear direction Y, the recording quality by the recording portion 48 mounted on the main body 21 can be improved.

[0166] (7) The main body 21 has a slide rail 61 that is slidable relative to the housing 20. Therefore, the main body 21 can be smoothly displaced along the front-rear direction Y. Thus, workability can be improved.

[0167] (8) The housing 20 has a slide guide 23. The slide guide 23 restricts the displacement of the slide rail 61 in the width direction X. Therefore, the slide guide 23 can restrict the displacement of the slide rail 61, which is slidable relative to the housing 20, in the width direction X. As a result, the holding part 64 can stably hold the main body 21, and the workability related to holding the main body 21 can be improved. In addition, it is possible to prevent the main body 21 from coming off the housing 20.

[0168] (9) Furthermore, the holding portion 64 presses the slide rail 61 against the slide guides 23A to 23C in the first width direction X1 by the biasing force from the holding biasing portions 67 and 68. As a result, the slide rail 61 can be pressed against the slide guides 23A to 23C in the first width direction X1. Therefore, the holding portion 64 can stably hold the main body 21, and the workability related to holding the main body 21 can be improved.

[0169] (10) The first retaining part 65 and the second retaining part 66 are provided in positions along the front-rear direction Y. When the main body 21 is in the closed position, it is held by the first retaining part 65 and the second retaining part 66. When the main body 21 is in the first open position and the second open position, it is held by the first retaining part 65 and not by the second retaining part 66. Therefore, when the main body 21 is in the closed position, it can be held more stably than when the main body 21 is in the first open position and the second open position. Thus, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0170] (11) The first engaged portion 63A, the second engaged portion 63B, and the third engaged portion 63C are provided in positions along the front-rear direction Y and are engageable with the retaining portion 64. When the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position, the first retaining portion 65 engages with the first engaged portion 63A and the second retaining portion 66 engages with the third engaged portion 63C, and the main body 21 is held by the first retaining portion 65 and the second retaining portion 66. When the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, the first retaining portion 65 engages with the second engaged portion 63B and the second retaining portion 66 does not engage with the first engaged portion 63A and the third engaged portion 63C, and the main body 21 is held by the first retaining portion 65 but not by the second retaining portion 66. When the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, the first holding portion 65 engages with the third engaged portion 63C, and the second holding portion 66 does not engage with the first engaged portion 63A and the second engaged portion 63B. As a result, the main body 21 is held by the first holding portion 65 but not by the second holding portion 66. Therefore, when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position, it can be held more stably than when the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position and the second open position. Consequently, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 and the holding of the main body 21 can be improved. Furthermore, by providing the engaged portion 63 on the main body 21, the main body 21 can be held in a predetermined position with a simple configuration. In addition, the third engaged portion 63C can also be used for engagement by the holding portion 64 when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position and when it is positioned in the second open position. This allows the main body 21 to be held in a predetermined position with a simple configuration, saves space, and increases the distance between the closed position and the second open position.

[0171] (12) At least a portion of the transport path 49 is exposed when the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position. Therefore, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the second open position along the front-rear direction Y, at least a portion of the transport path 49 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. In this way, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the second open position along the front-rear direction Y, the medium can be removed from at least a portion of the transport path 49, thereby improving workability.

[0172] (13) The liquid inlet 42 is exposed when the main body 21 is in the open position. Therefore, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-rear direction Y, the liquid inlet 42 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. In this way, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-rear direction Y, liquid can be injected into the liquid inlet 42, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0173] (14) The liquid storage section 40 and the outlet 38 are provided at adjacent positions on the same plane facing forward Y1 of the main body 21. This improves the workability of the liquid storage section 40 and the outlet 38.

[0174] (15) The waste liquid attachment section 45 is capable of holding a waste liquid container 46. The waste liquid container 46 is capable of collecting liquid discharged as waste liquid from the recording section 48. The waste liquid attachment section 45 is mounted on the main body 21 and is exposed when the main body 21 is in the open position. Therefore, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-rear direction Y, the waste liquid attachment section 45 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. In this way, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the open position along the front-rear direction Y, the waste liquid container 46 can be attached to and detached from the waste liquid attachment section 45, thereby improving the workability of the waste liquid attachment section 45.

[0175] (16) The discharge port 38 is provided on the front surface of the main body 21 facing Y1, so as to open to the front Y1. The waste liquid attachment section 45 is provided above Z1 of the discharge port 38. Therefore, work on the waste liquid attachment section 45 and the discharge port 38 can be performed from the same front surface of the main body 21 facing Y1. In this way, the workability related to the waste liquid attachment section 45 and the discharge port 38 can be improved.

[0176] (17) The main body 21 has a gripping portion 39 that can be gripped when the main body 21 is displaced. The gripping portion 39 is provided on the surface of the main body 21 facing forward Y1, in a position that allows it to be gripped from forward Y1. Therefore, the gripping portion 39 can be gripped from the surface of the main body 21 facing forward Y1. This allows the main body 21 to be smoothly displaced by gripping the gripping portion 39. Thus, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0177] (18) The discharge port 38 is provided on the front surface of the main body 21 facing forward Y1, so as to open to the front Y1. The gripping portion 39 is provided above the discharge port 38 at Z1. Thus, the gripping portion 39 and the discharge port 38 are provided at adjacent positions on the same front surface of the main body 21 facing forward Y1. In this way, the workability of the gripping portion 39 and the discharge port 38 can be improved.

[0178] (19) The housing 20 has a left side, a right side, and a top surface that are oriented in a direction intersecting the front-rear direction Y. The left side, the right side, and the top surface are composed of a resin frame 27 made of resin. By using a resin frame 27 made of resin, the housing 20 can be made lighter and it becomes easier to apply processing to improve its appearance.

[0179] (20) On the other hand, metal plates 28A to 28C are provided inside the resin frame 27. Therefore, even if the main body 21 is displaceable in the front-rear direction Y relative to the housing 20, the rigidity of the housing 20 can be improved, and the tilting of the housing 20 itself can be suppressed as the main body 21 is displaced to the open position.

[0180] (21) The housing 20 has a top surface that faces upward Z1. The top surface includes a plane on which an object to be loaded can be placed. Therefore, even when an object to be loaded is placed on the top surface, the main body 21 can be displaced in the front-rear direction Y. Thus, the workability related to the displacement of the main body 21 can be improved.

[0181] (22) The capacity viewing unit 31 and the operation panel 33 are mounted on the main body 21. The main body 21 has a first region 18 and a second region 19 on the surface facing forward Y1. The first region 18 and the second region 19 are regions divided in the width direction X. The capacity viewing unit 31 is provided in the first region 18, and the operation panel 33 is provided in the second region 19. The first region 18 is a region painted in a dark color, and the second region 19 is a region painted in a light color. Therefore, on the same surface facing forward Y1, the first region 18 where the capacity viewing unit 31 is provided and the second region 19 where the operation panel 33 is provided are easily visible. Thus, the workability related to the capacity viewing unit 31 and the operation panel 33 can be improved.

[0182] (23) The second recording device 11B can be mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A. Therefore, when installing the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B, it is possible to save space in the horizontal direction and improve the workability related to the first recording device 11A and the second recording device 11B.

[0183] (24) When the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, the front surface 12A of the first recording device 11A and the front surface 12B of the second recording device 11B are located on the same surface. Therefore, even when the second recording device 11B is mounted on the top surface 17A of the first recording device 11A, the workability of the front surface 12A of the first recording device 11A and the front surface 12B of the second recording device 11B, which are located on the same surface, can be improved.

[0184] (25) The main body 21 has a connector 90 to which a cable 91 can be connected. The housing 20 has a cable support portion 94 that can support the cable 91 connected to the connector 90. The cable support portion 94 can support the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 in a curved state when the main body 21 is positioned in the closed position and the first open position. Therefore, when the main body 21 is displaced along the front-rear direction Y to the closed position, the first open position and the second open position, the cable 91 is less likely to get tangled inside the housing 20, even when the cable 91 is connected to the connector 90 of the main body 21. In addition, as the main body 21 is displaced, it is also possible to prevent the cable 91 from being pinched by the main body 21 and from getting caught inside the housing 20. Therefore, as the main body 21 is displaced in the front-rear direction Y, the workability of the cable 91 connected to the connector 90 can be improved.

[0185] [Second Embodiment] Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a container mounting section 88 is mounted on the main body 21 instead of the liquid storage section 40. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the same components as in the embodiments already described, and redundant explanations are omitted or simplified.

[0186] As shown in Figure 25, the recording device 11 includes a container mounting section 88. The container mounting section 88 is mounted on the main body 21. The container mounting section 88 is capable of mounting a liquid container 89. The liquid container 89 is configured to contain the liquid used for recording on the medium. The liquid container 89 may be, for example, an ink cartridge. The container mounting section 88 may be capable of mounting a plurality of liquid containers 89, each corresponding to a different color of liquid. The container mounting section 88 is located adjacent to the discharge port 38 in the width direction X. The container mounting section 88 is located adjacent to the waste liquid mounting section 45 in the width direction X.

[0187] The container mounting section 88 is not exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the closed position. On the other hand, the container mounting section 88 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the first open position. Thus, when the main body 21 is in the first open position, the container mounting section 88 is exposed from the housing 20. This makes it possible to attach and detach the liquid container 89 to the container mounting section 88. The same can be said for the container mounting section 88 when the main body 21 is in the second open position as when the main body 21 is in the first open position. In other words, the container mounting section 88 is exposed from the housing 20 when the main body 21 is in the open position. The container mounting section 88 corresponds to an example of the first mounting section.

[0188] <Effects of the second embodiment> The effects of the second embodiment will now be described. (26) By displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the first open position along the front-rear direction Y, the container mounting section 88 mounted on the main body 21 can be exposed. In this way, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the first open position along the front-rear direction Y, the liquid container 89 can be attached to and detached from the container mounting section 88, thereby improving workability.

[0189] (27) The housing mounting section 88 and the discharge port 38 are provided at adjacent positions on the same plane of the main body 21 facing forward Y1. In this way, by displacing the main body 21 from the closed position to the first open position along the front-rear direction Y, the workability of the housing mounting section 88 and the discharge port 38 can be improved.

[0190] [Example of changes] This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that they do not contradict each other technically.

[0191] The retaining portion 64 is located in the second width direction X2 of the first slide rail 61A, but is not limited to this; for example, it may be located in the first width direction X1 of the first slide rail 61A. For example, it may be located in the first width direction X1 of the second slide rail 61B. For example, it may be located in the second width direction X2 of the second slide rail 61B. Alternatively, a combination of these may also be used. In this case, by providing the retaining portion 64 on only one side in the width direction X of the slide rail 61, vibrations of the main body 21 can be suppressed more effectively by the retaining portion 64.

[0192] When the main body 21 is placed in the closed position, it is held at two points by the holding part 64, but this is not limited to this. For example, the main body 21 may be held at three or more points by the holding part 64, or it may be held at one point by the holding part 64.

[0193] When the main body 21 is positioned in the first open position, it is held at one point by the holding part 64, but this is not limited to this; for example, the main body 21 may be held at two or more points by the holding part 64.

[0194] When the main body 21 is positioned in the second open position, it is held at one point by the holding part 64, but this is not limited to this; for example, the main body 21 may be held at two or more points by the holding part 64.

[0195] If the retaining portion 64 engages with the engaged portion 63, for example, the engaged portion 63 may be convex and the retaining portion 64 may be concave. For example, the holding portion 64 may be displaced from the holding position to an acceptable position in response to the gripping portion 39 being gripped by the user.

[0196] The first restricting section 30 may restrict the displacement of the main body 21 from the first open position to the forward Y1 by contacting another member of the main body 21, for example, instead of the reversing section 58. In this case, for example, it may be possible to switch whether or not the other member of the main body 21 makes contact depending on the user's operation.

[0197] The liquid storage section 40 may have some displacement in the front-to-back direction Y, for example, as long as it can be handled from the front 12 side of the recording device 11. In other words, adjacent positions in the width direction X mean that some displacement in the front-to-back direction Y is acceptable as long as it can be handled from the front 12 side of the recording device 11. The liquid storage section 40 may be provided in a position adjacent to at least one of the outlet 38, gripping section 39, and waste liquid attachment section 45 in the width direction X. The liquid storage section 40 does not have to be provided in a position adjacent to the outlet 38, gripping section 39, and waste liquid attachment section 45 in the width direction X. The liquid storage section 40 may be provided in a position Z1 above the outlet 38, for example.

[0198] The container mounting section 88 may have some displacement in the front-to-back direction Y, for example, as long as it can be handled from the front 12 side of the recording device 11. The container mounting section 88 may be provided in a position adjacent to at least one of the outlet 38, gripping section 39, and waste liquid mounting section 45 in the width direction X. The container mounting section 88 does not have to be provided in a position adjacent to the outlet 38, gripping section 39, and waste liquid mounting section 45 in the width direction X. The container mounting section 88 may be provided in a position Z1 above the outlet 38.

[0199] The waste liquid attachment section 45 may be provided, for example, in a position adjacent to the outlet 38 and the gripping section 39 in the width direction X.

[0200] The gripping portion 39 may be provided, for example, below the discharge port 38 in Z2. The gripping portion 39 may be provided, for example, in a position adjacent to at least one of the discharge port 38 and the waste liquid attachment portion 45 in the width direction X.

[0201] The main unit 21 does not necessarily have to be equipped with at least one of the following: the capacity viewing unit 31, the operation panel 33, the output tray 37B, the output port 38, the gripping unit 39, the liquid storage unit 40, the waste liquid mounting unit 45, the support unit 53, the paper feed tray 54, the transport unit 55, and the storage unit mounting unit 88.

[0202] A metal plate may not be provided on at least one of the left side surface 14, the right side surface 15, and the top surface 17. In the above embodiment, a serial printer was used as the recording device 11, but it is not limited to this. For example, a lateral printer or a line printer may be used as the recording device 11. A lateral printer is a printer in which the carriage can move in two directions, the main scanning direction and the sub-scanning direction. A line printer is a printer equipped with multiple nozzles arranged at a constant pitch in the width direction X, and capable of simultaneously dispensing liquid across the width of the medium.

[0203] The medium is not limited to paper. The medium may be resin films or sheets, composite films of resin and metal, laminate films, textiles, nonwoven fabrics, metal foils, metal films, ceramic sheets, and clothing. The medium may also be dispensed from a roll.

[0204] The liquid can be any liquid that can adhere to the medium and allow for recording on that medium. For example, ink includes functional material particles consisting of solids such as pigments and metal particles dissolved, dispersed, or mixed in a solvent, and encompasses various compositions such as water-based inks, oil-based inks, gel inks, and hot-melt inks.

[0205] The recording device 11 is not limited to an inkjet printer, but may also be a dot matrix printer. The recording method of the recording device 11 may be a laser method instead of an inkjet method.

[0206] As used herein, the expression "at least one of" means one or more of the desired options. For example, as used herein, if there are two options, the expression "at least one of" means either one option or both of the two options. As another example, as used herein, if there are three or more options, the expression "at least one of" means either one option or any combination of two or more options.

[0207] [Note] The technical concepts and their effects that can be understood from the embodiments and modifications described above are described below.

[0208] (A) The recording device comprises a recording unit for recording on a medium, a main body on which the recording unit is mounted, a housing configured to house the main body, and a holding unit configured to hold the main body in a predetermined position relative to the housing, wherein the predetermined position includes a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position, the closed position being the position in which the main body is housed in the housing, the first open position being the position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a first distance in the first displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction, and the second open position being the position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a second distance longer than the first distance in the first displacement direction, and the main body is displaceable between the closed position, the first open position and the second open position along the displacement direction.

[0209] This configuration allows the main body to be displaced along the displacement direction between a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position, and to be held in the closed position, first open position, and second open position relative to the housing. Therefore, it becomes possible to select the types of open positions that can be held, and the workability related to the displacement and holding of the main body can be improved.

[0210] (B) The housing may have a first restricting portion, which restricts the displacement of the main body in the first displacement direction when the main body is positioned in the first open position. With this configuration, when the main body is positioned in the first open position, the displacement of the main body in the first displacement direction can be restricted by the first restricting part. Therefore, the workability related to the displacement and holding of the main body can be improved.

[0211] (C) The main body has a transport path for transporting a medium, and the recording device includes a reversing unit for reversing the transport direction of the medium along the transport path, the reversing unit is detachably mounted on the main body, and when the reversing unit is attached, the displacement of the main body from the first open position to the first displacement direction may be restricted by the contact between the reversing unit and the first restricting unit.

[0212] With this configuration, when the reversing unit is attached to the main body, the displacement of the main body in the first displacement direction can be restricted by the first restricting unit when the main body is in the first open position. Therefore, the workability related to the displacement and holding of the main body can be improved. In addition, by removing the reversing unit from the main body, the weight of the main body can be reduced, and the recording device can be stably installed even when the main body is displaced to the second open position.

[0213] (D) The housing may have a second restricting portion, which restricts the displacement of the main body in the first displacement direction when the main body is positioned in the second open position. With this configuration, when the main body is positioned in the second open position, the displacement of the main body in the first displacement direction can be restricted by the second restricting part. Therefore, the workability related to the displacement and holding of the main body can be improved.

[0214] (E) The recording device includes a biasing unit, and the holding unit may be biased by the biasing unit in a width direction intersecting the vertical direction and the displacement direction. In this configuration, in order to smoothly displace the main body in the displacement direction, it is necessary to provide gaps in the vertical direction and in the width direction intersecting the displacement direction. On the other hand, in order for the holding part to hold the main body, the holding part is biased in the width direction by the biasing part, thereby pressing the main body in the width direction. Therefore, the holding part can stably hold the main body, improving the workability related to holding the main body. In addition, vibration of the main body can be suppressed. As a result, even with a configuration that allows the main body to be displaced along the displacement direction, the recording quality by the recording unit mounted on the main body can be improved.

[0215] (F) The main body has a sliding portion that can slide relative to the housing, and the housing has a third restricting portion, the third restricting portion may restrict the displacement of the sliding portion in the width direction intersecting the vertical direction and the displacement direction.

[0216] With this configuration, the third restricting part can restrict the displacement of the sliding part that can slide relative to the housing in the width direction. Therefore, the holding part can stably hold the main body, and the workability related to holding the main body can be improved.

[0217] (G) The recording device includes a biasing unit, the main body has a sliding unit that is slidable relative to the housing, the housing has a third restricting unit, the third restricting unit restricts the displacement of the sliding unit in the width direction intersecting the vertical direction and the displacement direction, and the holding unit may press the sliding unit against the third restricting unit in the width direction due to the biasing force from the biasing unit.

[0218] With this configuration, the third restricting part restricts the displacement of the sliding part that can slide relative to the housing in the width direction, and furthermore, the sliding part can be pressed against the third restricting part in the width direction. Therefore, the holding part can stably hold the main body, and the workability related to holding the main body can be improved.

[0219] (H) The retaining portion comprises a first retaining portion and a second retaining portion, the first retaining portion and the second retaining portion being positioned along the direction of displacement, and the main body being held by the first retaining portion and the second retaining portion when positioned in the closed position, and not held by the second retaining portion but held by the first retaining portion when positioned in the first open position and the second open position.

[0220] With this configuration, the main body can be held more stably when it is in the closed position than when it is in the first open position or the second open position. Therefore, the workability related to the displacement and holding of the main body can be improved.

[0221] (I) The main body has a first engaged portion, a second engaged portion, and a third engaged portion, the first engaged portion, the second engaged portion and the third engaged portion are provided in a position along the displacement direction and are engageable with the retaining portion, the retaining portion has a first retaining portion and a second retaining portion, the first retaining portion and the second retaining portion are provided in a position along the displacement direction, and when the main body is positioned in the closed position, the first retaining portion is engaged with the first engaged portion and the second retaining portion is engaged with the third engaged portion, The first retaining portion may be held by the first retaining portion and the second retaining portion, and when positioned in the first open position, the first retaining portion may engage with the second engaged portion, and the second retaining portion may not engage with the first engaged portion and the third engaged portion. In this case, the first retaining portion may be held by the first retaining portion but not by the second retaining portion, and when positioned in the second open position, the first retaining portion may engage with the third engaged portion, and the second retaining portion may not engage with the first engaged portion and the second engaged portion.

[0222] This configuration allows the main body to be held more stably when it is in the closed position than when it is in the first open position or the second open position. Therefore, the workability related to the displacement and holding of the main body can be improved. Furthermore, by providing an engaging portion on the main body, the main body can be held in a predetermined position with a simple configuration. In addition, the third engaging portion can serve the same purpose as the holding portion when the main body is in the closed position and when it is in the second open position. This allows the main body to be held in a predetermined position with a simple configuration, and the distance between the closed position and the second open position can be increased.

[0223] (J) The main body has a transport path for transporting a medium in the transport direction, and at least a portion of the transport path may be exposed when the main body is positioned in the second open position. With this configuration, by displacing the main body from the closed position to the second open position along the displacement direction, at least a portion of the transport path mounted on the main body can be exposed. In this way, by displacing the main body from the closed position to the second open position along the displacement direction, the medium can be removed from at least a portion of the transport path, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0224] (K) The recording unit records on a medium by discharging a liquid onto the medium, and the recording device includes a liquid storage unit configured to contain the liquid supplied to the recording unit, the liquid storage unit being mounted on the main body and exposed when the main body is positioned in the first open position.

[0225] With this configuration, the liquid container mounted on the main body can be exposed by displacing the main body from the closed position to the first open position along the direction of displacement. In this way, displacing the main body from the closed position to the first open position along the direction of displacement improves the workability related to the liquid container.

[0226] (L) The recording unit records on a medium by discharging liquid onto the medium, and the recording device includes a first mounting unit on which a liquid container containing the liquid supplied to the recording unit can be attached, the first mounting unit is mounted on the main body and may be exposed when the main body is positioned in the first open position.

[0227] With this configuration, the first mounting portion mounted on the main body can be exposed by displacing the main body from the closed position to the first open position along the direction of displacement. In this way, by displacing the main body from the closed position to the first open position along the direction of displacement, the liquid container can be attached to and detached from the first mounting portion, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0228] (M) The recording unit records on a medium by discharging liquid onto the medium, and the recording device includes a second mounting unit to which a waste liquid container capable of recovering the liquid discharged from the recording unit as waste liquid can be attached, the second mounting unit being mounted on the main body and may be exposed when the main body is positioned in the first open position.

[0229] With this configuration, the second mounting portion mounted on the main body can be exposed by displacing the main body from the closed position to the first open position along the direction of displacement. In this way, by displacing the main body from the closed position to the first open position along the direction of displacement, the waste liquid container can be attached to and detached from the second mounting portion, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0230] (N) The main body has a gripping portion that can be gripped when the main body is displaced, and the gripping portion may be provided on the surface of the main body facing the first displacement direction at a position that allows it to be gripped from the first displacement direction.

[0231] In this configuration, a gripping portion is provided on the surface of the main body facing the first displacement direction. This allows the main body to be smoothly displaced by gripping the gripping portion. Therefore, the workability related to the displacement of the main body can be improved.

[0232] (O) The main body has a connector to which a cable can be connected, the connector is provided on a surface facing a second displacement direction opposite to the first displacement direction, and the housing has a cable support portion capable of supporting a cable connected to the connector, the cable support portion may be capable of supporting a cable connected to the connector in a curved state when the main body is positioned in the closed position and the first open position.

[0233] With this configuration, when the main unit is displaced along the displacement direction to the closed position, first open position, and second open position, the cable is less likely to get tangled inside the housing, even when connected to the connector on the main unit. Therefore, the ease of handling the cable connected to the connector can be improved as the main unit is displaced in the displacement direction.

[0234] (P) The housing has a plurality of surfaces, at least one of which is made of a resin plate, and a metal plate may be provided inside the resin plate. In this configuration, at least one of the multiple surfaces of the housing is made of resin. This reduces the weight of the housing and makes it easier to apply processing to improve its appearance. On the other hand, even if the main body is displaceable in the displacement direction relative to the housing, the rigidity of the housing can be improved by providing a metal plate inside the resin plate, and the tilting of the housing itself can be suppressed as the main body is displaced to the open position.

[0235] (Q) The housing has a top surface that extends upward in the vertical direction, and the top surface may include a plane on which objects to be loaded can be placed. With this configuration, even when an object is loaded onto the top surface, the main body can be displaced in the direction of displacement. Therefore, the workability related to the displacement of the main body can be improved.

[0236] (R) The recording unit records on a medium by discharging liquid onto the medium, and the recording device comprises a liquid storage unit configured to contain the liquid supplied to the recording unit, a storage volume viewing unit that allows the amount of liquid in the liquid storage unit to be visually confirmed, and an operating unit that can be operated by a user, wherein the liquid storage unit, the storage volume viewing unit and the operating unit are mounted on the main body, the main body has a first region and a second region on a surface facing the first displacement direction, the first region and the second region are regions divided in the vertical direction and the width direction intersecting the displacement direction, the storage volume viewing unit is provided in the first region, and the operating unit is provided in the second region, the first region may be a region painted with a first color, and the second region may be a region painted with a second color different from the first color.

[0237] This configuration makes it easier to see the first region where the capacity viewing section is provided and the second region where the operating section is provided, on the same plane facing the first displacement direction. Therefore, the workability related to the capacity viewing section and the operating section can be improved.

[0238] (S) The recording system comprises a first recording device and a second recording device, each of the first and second recording devices having a recording unit for recording on a medium, a main body on which the recording unit is mounted, a housing configured to house the main body, and a holding unit configured to hold the main body in a predetermined position relative to the housing, the predetermined position including a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position, the closed position being the position in which the main body is housed in the housing, the first open position being the position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a first distance in the first displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction, the second open position being the position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a second distance longer than the first distance in the first displacement direction, the main body being displaceable between the closed position, the first open position, and the second open position along the displacement direction, and the second recording device is mounted on the top surface of the first recording device.

[0239] This configuration produces the same effect as (A). In addition, the second recording device can be mounted on top of the first recording device. Therefore, when installing the first and second recording devices, space can be saved in the direction intersecting the vertical direction, and the workability related to the first and second recording devices can be improved.

[0240] (T) The main body has a planar front surface facing the first displacement direction, and when the second recording device is stacked on the top surface of the first recording device, the front surface of the first recording device and the front surface of the second recording device may be included in the same plane when the main body is positioned in the closed position in the first recording device and the main body is positioned in the closed position in the second recording device.

[0241] With this configuration, the front surfaces of the first recording device and the second recording device are located on the same plane. Therefore, when installing the first and second recording devices, space can be saved in the direction intersecting the vertical direction, and workability on the front surfaces of the first and second recording devices can be improved. [Explanation of symbols]

[0242] IS...Mounting surface, RA...Recording area, 10...Recording system, 11...Recording device, 11A...First recording device, 11B...Second recording device, 12...Front, 13...Rear, 14...Left side, 15...Right side, 16...Bottom, 17...Top, 18...First area, 19...Second area, 20...Housing, 21...Main body, 22...Bottom plate, 22A...Top, 22B...Bottom, 23...Slide guide, 24...Second regulating part, 25A...First rotation axis, 25B...Second rotation axis, 25C...First mounting part, 25D...Second mounting part, 25E...First pressing surface, 25F...Second pressing surface, 26...Housing frame, 26A...Bottom, 27...Resin frame, 2 7A...Left panel, 27B...Right panel, 27C...Top panel, 28A...First metal plate, 28B...Second metal plate, 28C...Third metal plate, 28D...Bottom surface, 30...First regulating section, 30A...Contact surface, 31...Capacity visibility section, 33...Operation panel, 34...Operation section, 35...Display section, 36...Notification lamp, 37...Opening / closing section, 37A...Rotating shaft, 37B...Paper output tray, 38...Outlet, 39...Grip section, 40...Liquid storage section, 41...Storage chamber, 42...Liquid inlet, 43...Cap, 44...First cover section, 45...Waste liquid attachment section, 46...Waste liquid container, 47...Container fixing section, 48...Recording section, 49...Transportation path, 50...Second Cover section, 51...Carriage, 52...Liquid discharge head, 53...Support section, 54...Paper feed tray, 55...Conveying section, 56...Conveying roller pair, 57...Discharge roller pair, 58...Reversing section, 58A...Upper end, 59...First displacement restricting section, 59A...Contact surface, 60...Main frame, 61...Slide rail, 61A...First slide rail, 61B...Second slide rail, 61C...Third slide rail, 61D...Second displacement restricting section, 61E...Third displacement restricting section, 62...Bottom surface, 63...Engaged section, 63A...First engaged section, 63B...Second engaged section, 63C...Third engaged section, 65...First holding section, 6 6...Second holding part, 66A...Opening, 66B...Base end, 66C...Engaging part, 66D...Tip, 66E...Right inner wall surface, 67...First holding biasing part, 67A...One end, 68...Second holding biasing part, 68A...One end, 68B...Other end, 70...Control board, 88...Housing mounting part, 89...Liquid container, 90...Connector, 91...Cable, 92...Cable support mechanism, 93...Cable clamp, 94...Cable support part, 94A...Rotation shaft, 94B...Base end, 94C...Support lever, 94D...Tip, 94E...First roller, 94F...Second roller, 95...Power supply unit, 96...Power supply cable,97...Sheet material, 97A...Opening, 97B...Opening, 98...Light guide section, 98A...Display section, 98B...Incident section, 98C...Incident surface, 98D...First reflective surface, 98E...Second reflective surface, 98F...Front, 98G...Back, 99...LED lamp

Claims

1. A recording unit that records onto a medium, The main body on which the recording unit is mounted, A housing configured to house the aforementioned main unit, A holding part configured to hold the main body in a predetermined position relative to the housing, The housing includes a reversal unit that reverses the transport direction of the medium along the transport path for transporting the medium, Equipped with, The predetermined position includes a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. The closed position is the position in which the main body is housed in the housing. The first open position is a position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a first distance in the first displacement direction, which is a displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction. The second open position is a position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a second distance that is longer than the first distance in the first displacement direction. The main body is displaceable along the displacement direction between the closed position, the first open position and the second open position. The housing has a first regulating section, The first restricting unit restricts the displacement of the main body in the first displacement direction when the main body is positioned in the first open position. The reversing unit is detachably mounted on the main body, When the reversing portion is attached, the displacement of the main body from the first open position to the first displacement direction is restricted by the contact between the reversing portion and the first restricting portion. A recording device characterized by the following features.

2. In the recording device according to claim 1, The aforementioned housing has a second regulating section, The second restricting portion restricts the displacement of the main body in the first displacement direction when the main body is positioned in the second open position. A recording device characterized by the following features.

3. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The recording device includes a biasing unit, The holding portion is biased by the biasing portion in the width direction intersecting the vertical direction and the displacement direction. A recording device characterized by the following features.

4. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The main body has a sliding portion that can slide relative to the housing, The housing has a third regulating section, The third restricting portion restricts the displacement of the sliding portion in the width direction intersecting the vertical direction and the displacement direction. A recording device characterized by the following features.

5. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The recording device includes a biasing unit, The main body has a sliding portion that is slidable relative to the housing, The housing has a third regulating section, The third restricting portion restricts the displacement of the sliding portion in the width direction intersecting the vertical direction and the displacement direction, The holding portion presses the sliding portion against the third restricting portion in the width direction due to the biasing force from the biasing portion. A recording device characterized by the following features.

6. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The holding portion comprises a first holding portion and a second holding portion. The first retaining portion and the second retaining portion are provided at positions along the direction of displacement, The aforementioned main body is When positioned in the closed position, it is held by the first holding part and the second holding part. When positioned in the first open position and the second open position, it is not held by the second holding part but is held by the first holding part. A recording device characterized by the following features.

7. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The main body has a first engaged portion, a second engaged portion, and a third engaged portion. The first engaged portion, the second engaged portion, and the third engaged portion are provided at positions along the displacement direction and are capable of engaging with the holding portion. The holding portion comprises a first holding portion and a second holding portion. The first retaining portion and the second retaining portion are provided at positions along the direction of displacement, The aforementioned main body is When positioned in the closed position, the first retaining portion engages with the first engaged portion, and the second retaining portion engages with the third engaged portion, and the first retaining portion and the second retaining portion hold the object together. When positioned in the first open position, the first retaining portion engages with the second engaged portion, and the second retaining portion does not engage with the first engaged portion and the third engaged portion, and is held by the first retaining portion but not by the second retaining portion. When positioned in the second open position, the first retaining portion engages with the third engaged portion, and the second retaining portion does not engage with the first engaged portion and the second engaged portion, and is held by the first retaining portion but not by the second retaining portion. A recording device characterized by the following features.

8. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The main body has a transport path for transporting the medium in the transport direction, At least a portion of the transport path is exposed when the main body is positioned in the second open position. A recording device characterized by the following features.

9. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The recording unit records onto the medium by discharging a liquid onto the medium. The recording device includes a liquid storage unit configured to contain the liquid supplied to the recording unit, The liquid storage section is mounted on the main body and is exposed when the main body is positioned in the first open position. A recording device characterized by the following features.

10. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The recording unit records onto the medium by discharging a liquid onto the medium. The recording device includes a first mounting section to which a liquid container containing the liquid supplied to the recording section can be attached. The first mounting portion is mounted on the main body and is exposed when the main body is positioned in the first open position. A recording device characterized by the following features.

11. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The recording unit records onto the medium by discharging a liquid onto the medium. The recording device includes a second mounting section to which a waste liquid container capable of recovering the liquid discharged from the recording section as waste liquid can be attached. The second mounting portion is mounted on the main body and is exposed when the main body is positioned in the first open position. A recording device characterized by the following features.

12. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The main body has a gripping portion that can be gripped when the main body is displaced, The gripping portion is provided on the surface of the main body facing the first displacement direction, at a position where it can be gripped from the first displacement direction. A recording device characterized by the following features.

13. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The main body has a connector to which a cable can be connected, The connector is provided on a surface facing a second displacement direction opposite to the first displacement direction, The housing has a cable support portion capable of supporting the cable connected to the connector, The cable support portion is capable of supporting the cable connected to the connector in a curved state when the main body is positioned in the closed position and the first open position. A recording device characterized by the following features.

14. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The housing has multiple surfaces, at least one of which is made of a resin plate, and a metal plate is provided inside the resin plate. A recording device characterized by the following features.

15. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The housing has a top surface that extends upward in the vertical direction, The top surface includes a plane on which objects to be loaded can be placed. A recording device characterized by the following features.

16. In the recording device according to claim 1 or claim 2, The recording unit records onto the medium by discharging a liquid onto the medium. The recording device is A liquid storage unit configured to contain the liquid supplied to the recording unit, A liquid storage section includes a storage volume viewing section that allows the amount of liquid stored in the liquid storage section to be visually inspected, A control unit that can be operated by the user, Equipped with, The liquid storage section, the storage volume viewing section, and the operation section are mounted on the main body. The main body has a first region and a second region in the plane facing the first displacement direction, The first region and the second region are regions divided in a width direction that intersects the vertical direction and the displacement direction. The capacity viewing unit is provided in the first region, The operating unit is provided in the second region, The first region is a region to which the first color is applied. The second region is a region to which a second color different from the first color has been applied. A recording device characterized by the following features.

17. First recording device and Second recording device, Equipped with, Each of the first recording device and the second recording device is: A recording unit that records onto a medium, The main body on which the recording unit is mounted, A housing configured to house the aforementioned main unit, A holding part configured to hold the main body in a predetermined position relative to the housing, The housing includes a reversal unit that reverses the transport direction of the medium along the transport path for transporting the medium, It has, The predetermined position includes a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. The closed position is the position in which the main body is housed in the housing. The first open position is a position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a first distance in the first displacement direction, which is a displacement direction intersecting the vertical direction. The second open position is a position in which the main body protrudes from the housing by a second distance that is longer than the first distance in the first displacement direction. The main body is displaceable along the displacement direction between the closed position, the first open position and the second open position. The housing has a first regulating section, The first restricting unit restricts the displacement of the main body in the first displacement direction when the main body is positioned in the first open position. The reversing unit is detachably mounted on the main body, When the reversing portion is attached, the displacement of the main body from the first open position to the first displacement direction is restricted by the contact between the reversing portion and the first restricting portion. The second recording device is mounted on top of the first recording device. A recording system characterized by the following features.

18. In the recording system according to claim 17, The main body has a planar front surface that faces the first displacement direction, When the second recording device is stacked on the top surface of the first recording device, and the main body of the first recording device is positioned in the closed position, and the main body of the second recording device is positioned in the closed position, the front surface of the first recording device and the front surface of the second recording device are included in the same plane. A recording system characterized by the following features.

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