JP2003115963A - Printer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a printer with a scanner function, capable of being longitudinally and laterally mounted so as to save the space so as to quickly and surely set a scanning original. SOLUTION: The printer is characterized in that the printer has a flat scanner part continuous to at least a box shaped printer unit and a scanner cover pivotally mounted to nearly a lower end of the scanner part, the scanner unit can be used by being stood upright by using the box shaped printer unit for a base, and the scanner part is placed at a tilt state by a prescribed angle in a direction opposite to an open side of the scanner cover in a longitudinally set state.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a multifunction printer device having a space-saving scanner function.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as described in JP-A-6-15900 and JP-A-5-301415,
There is an invention in which a printer is used vertically or horizontally as appropriate to save space and improve operation. However, in a printer device having a scanner function in the printer, the scanner unit for reading the document is generally placed horizontally.
That is, since the flat plate-shaped scanner unit is used horizontally, when it is used mainly for the scanner function, it is unnatural to use it vertically, and it is not possible to save space.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a printer device having a scanner function, which can be placed vertically or horizontally to save space, and can set a scanning document quickly and reliably. It is to provide a printer device as described above.

[0004]

The present invention can solve the above-mentioned problems by providing the following constitutions.

(1) At least a box-shaped printer unit section, a flat plate-shaped scanner section which is continuous with the printer unit section, and a scanner cover which is pivotally attached to substantially the lower end of the scanner section. However, the box-shaped printer unit can be used as a pedestal in an upright state, and the scanner section is arranged in a vertical state with a predetermined angle inclined in a direction opposite to the opening side of the scanner cover. A printer device characterized by the above.

In the above structure, since the scanner portion is vertically tilted at a predetermined angle, the scanner force bar is opened and a thin original document is simply inserted from above toward the scanner reading surface. It is set on the scanner reading surface securely, and then the scanner cover is closed to enable reliable scanning. Further, when the original is a thick one such as a book, the flat plate-like scanner unit is horizontally placed and used as usual.

(2) The printer device according to (1), characterized in that a step portion for receiving a document is provided at the lower end of the scanner portion in the upright state.

In the above structure, the lower end of the original document is supported by the stepped portion only by inserting the original document into the vertical scanner section, and the reliable original document setting becomes possible.

(3) A tongue-shaped piece is provided on the bottom surface of the scanner unit in the printer unit in the upright state, and the tongue-shaped piece functions as an auxiliary foot for preventing a fall in the upright state. The printer device according to (1) or (2) above.

In the above structure, the tongue-shaped piece is surely prevented from inclining while the scanner portion in the upright state is tilted.

(4) The tongue piece is pivotally attached to a predetermined position on the bottom surface so as to be able to project and retract in the relative direction from the bottom surface, and has a fall prevention function and a paper discharge tray function. The printer device according to (3) above.

In the above structure, not only the fall prevention function and the discharge tray function can be achieved only by changing the direction of the tongue, but also the tongue is housed in the bottom surface so that the shape during transportation can be improved. Can be simple.

(5) A notch for passing a connector or a power cable is formed at a corner formed by a bottom surface of the printer unit section in a vertical state and a back surface of the scanner section. The printer device according to any one of (1) to (4).

In the above structure, even if the printer is used vertically or horizontally, the cutout portion is always exposed. Therefore, in either case, the connector and the passage portion of the power cable can be shared. It will be possible. In particular, it becomes possible to use it on a wall when installed vertically.

[0015]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

First, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a printer device. The printer unit 1 is used as a base, the scanner unit 2 can be used in an upright state, and the scanner cover 3 is opposite to the open side. Are arranged at a predetermined inclination angle in the direction.

Next, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the printer device in an upright state. For printing, a printing paper (original) P is dropped from a paper feed port 4 on the back surface of the scanner portion 2 and the printer unit portion 1 is printed. A paper guiding roller provided inside guides the ink toward the ink cartridge 6 and prints it.

Further, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the printer apparatus in a horizontal position. When a thick original such as a book is used, the flat plate-shaped scanner unit 2 is laid horizontally and the scanner cover 3 is fully opened. The document is directly placed on the scanner unit 2 for scanning. Also, when printing the data, the paper feed port 4
The printing paper P is further inserted, and the paper is guided by the paper guiding roller toward the ink cartridge 6 and is printed.
The sheet is discharged from the sheet discharge port 5 and is completed.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the document receiving step 7 of the scanner unit in the upright state, and a step for receiving the document is provided in the lower stage of the scanner surface 8. As a result, it is possible to reliably set a thin document even in the vertical state.

Next, FIG. 5 is a position diagram of the tongue provided on the bottom surface of the printer unit portion 1 of the printer device. FIG. It is a figure showing the position of the tongue in an upright state.

Since the printer unit and the scanner unit are arranged at a predetermined inclination angle so that the thin original P can be used as a scanner in a vertical state, a tongue-shaped piece for preventing tipping is provided at the bottom of the printer unit. It is provided. (C)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the position of a tongue in a horizontal position.

The tongue-shaped piece provided on the bottom surface of the printer unit 1 serves as a tray for discharging paper.

Further, FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the printer device in an upright state, in which the printer unit 1 is in an upright state.
A notch 9 for passing a connector / power cable is formed at a corner formed by the bottom surface of the scanner and the back surface of the scanner unit 2.

[0024]

As described above, the present invention has the following effects.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the scanner portion is tilted at a predetermined angle in the upright state, the scanner cover is opened and a thin original is placed toward the scanner reading surface from above. Only then, the document is reliably set on the scanner reading surface, and then the scanner cover is closed to ensure reliable scanning. Further, when the original is a thick one such as a book, the flat plate-like scanner unit is horizontally placed and used as usual.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the lower end of the original is supported by the stepped portion only by inserting the original into the scanner unit in the upright state, so that the original can be reliably set.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to reliably prevent the scanner portion in the upright state from tipping over while the tongue is surely inclined.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the tongue is not only provided with a fall prevention function and a paper discharge tray function only by changing the direction of the tongue, but the tongue is housed in the bottom surface. The shape during transportation can be simplified.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, even if this printer device is used vertically or horizontally, the cutout portion is always exposed. Therefore, in either case, the connector and the power cable pass through. The division can be shared. In particular, it becomes possible to use it on a wall when installed vertically.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a printer device.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the printer device in an upright state.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the printer device in a horizontal position.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a document receiving step of the scanner unit in an upright state.

FIG. 5 is a position diagram of a tongue-shaped piece provided on the bottom surface of the printer unit portion of the printer device.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the printer device in an upright state.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Printer unit 2 Scanner section 3 Scanner cover 4 paper feed ports 5 Paper exit 6 ink cartridges 7 Document receiving step 8 Scanner surface 9 notches P printing paper

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A scanner unit having at least a box-shaped printer unit, a flat-plate scanner unit continuous with the printer unit unit, and a scanner cover pivotally attached to a lower end of the scanner unit. The box-shaped printer unit can be used in a vertical state as a base, and the scanner portion is arranged in a vertical state with a predetermined angle inclined in a direction opposite to the opening side of the scanner cover. A printer device characterized in that 2. The printer device according to claim 1, wherein a stepped portion for receiving a document is provided at a lower end of the scanner portion in the upright state. 3. A tongue-shaped piece is provided on the bottom surface of the scanner unit in the printer unit in the upright state, and the tongue-shaped piece functions as an auxiliary foot for preventing a fall in the upright state. The printer device according to claim 1, wherein the printer device is a printer device. 4. The tongue-shaped piece is pivotally attached to a predetermined position on the bottom surface so as to be able to project and retract in the relative direction from the bottom surface, and has a fall prevention function and a paper discharge tray function. The printer device according to claim 3. 5. A notch for passing a connector or a power cable is formed at a corner formed by the bottom surface of the printer unit section and the back surface of the scanner section in the upright state. The printer device according to any one of 1 to 4.