A fluid ejecting apparatus for ejecting fluid includes a head capable of performing effective discharge during which the fluid is discharged to an object to be processed disposed at a predetermined position and capable of preliminary discharge during which the fluid is discharged separately from the effective discharge, a first head capping unit for preliminary discharge covering the head and receiving the fluid discharged from the head while the head performs the preliminary discharge, and a second head capping unit for moisturizing covering the head and moisturizing the head. The first head capping unit and the second head capping unit are stacked in such a manner that the second head capping unit covers both the head and an opening of the first head capping unit for receiving the fluid while the head does not perform either the effective discharge or the preliminary discharge.