Printer with rotatable infrared communications interface with shielding means to reduce noise induced by static electricity.

摘要

A printer for effecting recording on a recording medium by recording means includes conveying means for conveying the recording medium, an infrared ray communication unit containing in a case member an infrared ray communication element for effecting data communication with an external data processing apparatus with an infrared ray as a communication medium, and supporting means for rotatably supporting the infrared ray communication unit on the printer so as to be protrudable from the surface of the outer case of the printer. <IMAGE>