Abstract: A recording apparatus, which records on a recording medium by using a plurality of recording heads, includes: a carriage for moving the plurality of recording heads in a direction crossing the direction in which the recording medium is fed; and a control section which, when at least two of the plurality of recording heads are of the same recording color, performs recording by alternately using such recording heads for a predetermined number of lines, whereby the amounts of ink consumed by the plurality of recording heads are equalized to make the ink service lives of the recording heads substantially the same.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a feeding mechanism comprises feeding members to contact with a recording medium and exert a feeding force to the recording medium, holding portions for holding the feeding members in predetermined positions, and a shaft rotatively supported axially at both ends thereof. At least one portion of the shaft is in a tapering configuration to make its end side portion thinner, hence facilitating the mounting of the feeding member while maintaining the strength of the shaft member. The present invention is also directed to a recording apparatus including such a feeding mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed is a recording apparatus for recording information signals on a recording sheet. The apparatus includes a conveyance mechanism for conveying the sheet, a recording head reciprocating along the sheet for performing recording thereon, a driving power source for generating a driving force rotating in one direction which is used for reciprocating the recording head and for conveying the sheet by the conveyance mechanism, and a mechanism for inhibiting the conveyance of the sheet while the recording head is moving along the recording region of the sheet. The reciprocating operation of the recording head and the conveyance operation of the sheet are effected by a single motor.