摘要 |
An information recording medium supply apparatus comprises: a gravure plate cylinder (35) supported having recessed image areas (35b) formed in the circumferential surface thereof; an ink roller (36) for supplying ink from an ink reservoir (37) to the circumferential surface of the gravure plate cylinder (35) ; a doctor (38) for removing surplus ink adhering to non-image areas (35a) of the gravure plate cylinder (35) ; an impression cylinder (34) supported rotatably and adapted to transfer the ink in the image areas (35b) to a sheet (S) being transported in cooperation with the gravure plate cylinder (35) ; and an IC chip supply device (50) for supplying an IC chip to the ink in the image area (35b) on a side downstream of the point of removal of the ink by the doctor (38) in the rotating direction of the gravure plate cylinder (35), and on a side upstream of the point of contact with the impression cylinder (34) in the rotating direction of the gravure plate cylinder (35). |