US Patent 7342691 Inkjet multi-function machine

An inkjet multi-function machine having cooperating scanning and printing functions, and more particularly, an inkjet multi-function machine in which a scanner is engaged with a printing carriage to communicate common motion, in addition to providing scanning specific motions. The inkjet multi-function machine includes a scanner fixing unit having a scanner position adjuster for fixing and supporting the scanner, wherein the scanner is movable between a first rotational direction and elevated position for scanning a document, and a second rotational direction and elevated position for scanning a sheet of paper, wherein the scanner can move together with the carriage when the carriage moves, and at the same time, selectively move between the first and the second directions and elevated positions.