| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a head cartridge in which the ink ejecting section is protected at the time of nonuse in order to prevent dry up of ink and ink drops adhering to the ink ejecting section are removed completely. SOLUTION: The ink jet printer comprises means 121b, 123b for guiding a head cap 123 with respect to a head frame 121 wherein the head cap comprises a protective cap 123c and a wipe member 123e. The guide means guide the head cap from a state where the protective cap 123c thereof is touching the head (closed position) in the direction for separating the protective cap from the head. After being separated by a specified distance from the head, the head cap is guided with respect to the head frame along the head surface in parallel therewith while touching the wipe member 123e to the head surface. Subsequently, the head cap is brought close to the head frame and guided such that the entirety of the head cap rides over the head surface (open position).
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