<p>A printed matter inspection device is required to suppress flapping of sheets when an image of a printed matter is photographed to inspect the printed matter. The printed matter inspection device is provided with a means for photographing an image of a printed matter, a first air spraying means (4) for spraying air from a forward upper oblique part in a carrying direction with respect to an inspecting place to be photographed, a second air spraying means (5) for spraying air from a backward upper oblique part in the carrying direction and an air inhaling means (6) for inhaling air discharged from at least the first and second air spraying means (4) and (5)from above the inspection place defined between the first and second air spraying means (4) and (5).</p>
