Abstract: A recording apparatus includes a head support plate engageable with the rear end of a support shaft of a support frame; a print head carried on the head support plate; an operable member rotatably connected to the support frame; a platen rotatably provided on the operable member so as to face the print head when the operable member is in a closed position; a regulating plate integral with the head support plate and contactable with the platen shaft when the operable member is in a closed position; and actuating lever rotatable on the support frame and engageable with the head support plate; and a biasing spring.