Abstract: An improved paper roll loading device is disclosed which includes a center shaft adapted to be fitted into the center hole of a paper roll and pivotally supported with a first support member, a second support member for supporting the other end of said center shaft, and means for pressing the end face of the paper roll fitted to the center shaft in a direction apart from the second support member when the said the other end of the center shaft is supported with the second support member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for capping the nozzle of a print head of an ink jet recording device for ejecting ink droplets upon a recording medium which comprises capping means which covers the nozzle of the print head of the ink jet recording device for preventing dust from adhering to the nozzle and for eliminating bubbles from getting into the nozzle to prevent the recording ink in the print head from evaporating in combination with purging means composed essentially of suction tube for purging the nozzle of the print head, and which method comprises installing the capping means at a position outside the area of printing of the recording device, and moving the print head to this position when no recording is performed to cap the nozzle face of the print head.