摘要 |
PURPOSE:To reduce the size of a recorder, facilitate replacement of a cassette and contrive to enhance operability and reliability of the recorder, by a method wherein, for example, the drawing out of a recording material from a cassette and the discharging of the recording material after recording are performed by the same mechanism. CONSTITUTION:At the time of replacing the cassette and at non-printing time, a friction member 7 is located at a home position A. In response to a recording- starting signal, the member 7 is moved in the direction of an arrow through a point B, and supplies a recording paper from the cassette 2 to a position between a platen 13 and a pinch roller 14 through a paper guide part 16. When the member 7 reaches a point C, a switch SW2 is turned ON to stop a motor 3, resulting in that the member 7 is in a non-contact condition with respect to the recording paper. When recording is completed, the paper is discharged through a guide part 17. When the member 7 comes to a position including a point D, the motor 3 is rotated by a recording completion signal, and the member 7 discharges the paper to the exterior while making contact with the non-recording side of the paper. Thereafter, the member 7 is returned to the point A, and a switch SW1 is turned ON to stop the motor 3. |