Feeding apparatus, printing apparatus and feeding control method

摘要

A feeding apparatus, a printing apparatus and a feeding control method which can simplify control software significantly on a printing apparatus side and can provide freedom of design in the feeding apparatus. Communication port is provided for communication between a feeding apparatus (1) and a printer (101). The feeding apparatus (1) performs paper feeding operation receiving a paper feeding command from the printer (101). When a sheet is fed in the printer (101), feeding operation completion signal is transmitted to the printer (101). On the other hand, rotation of a feeding roller (19) is resumed at slightly earlier timing than rotation start timing of a transporting roller (109). Therefore, back tension on the sheet by the feeding roller (19) is minimized, and positioning top of the sheet by the transporting roller (109) is enhanced reliability.