Independent servicing of multiple inkjet printheads
    11.
    发明授权
    Independent servicing of multiple inkjet printheads 失效
    独立维修多台喷墨打印头

    公开(公告)号:US06481822B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-19

    申请号:US09793316

    申请日:2001-02-26

    CPC classification number: B41J2/16547 B41J2/16508 B41J2/16538

    Abstract: Service station components for interacting with one type of printhead are located to be aligned in operative position only in a first servicing mode, and service station components for interacting with another type of printhead are differently located to be aligned in operative position only in a second servicing mode. This allows for different servicing schemes of two or more modes to be applied based on the individual characteristics of the ink and/or nozzle plates employed in inkjet printheads. In some instances, an individual printhead can be serviced in more than one servicing mode. In a preferred embodiment, replaceable service station units are provided for each different printhead.

    Abstract translation: 用于与一种类型的打印头相互作用的维修站部件仅在第一维修模式下被定位在操作位置,并且用于与另一类型的打印头相互作用的维修站部件被不同地定位成仅在第二维修中被对准在操作位置 模式。 这允许基于喷墨打印头中使用的墨水和/或喷嘴板的单独特性来应用两种或更多种模式的不同维修方案。 在某些情况下,单个打印头可以以多于一种维修模式进行维修。 在优选实施例中,为每个不同的打印头提供可更换的维修站单元。

    Printer chassis construction
    12.
    发明授权
    Printer chassis construction 失效
    打印机底盘结构

    公开(公告)号:US06379064B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-30

    申请号:US09504049

    申请日:2000-02-14

    CPC classification number: B41J29/02

    Abstract: To assemble a printer chassis comprising three structural aluminium beams extending between two structural sideplates, the printer carriage beam is first attached to the sideplates by means of attachment points arranged along a straight line and then the printing beam and lower beam are attached to provide a vibration- and deformation-resistant chassis relative to which all the other printer components are referenced. Slider rods are mounted on the printer carriage beam by means of screws which hold the rods against the beam to keep them straight. The screws also pass through apertures in rod supports, the apertures being sized to permit longitudinal thermal movements of the rods relative to the beam.

    Abstract translation: 为了组装包括在两个结构侧板之间延伸的三个结构铝梁的打印机底盘,打印机托架梁首先通过沿着直线布置的附接点附接到侧板,然后连接印刷梁和下梁以提供振动 - 和抗变形的底盘相对于所有其他打印机组件参考。 滑动杆通过螺钉安装在打印机托架梁上,螺钉将杆抵靠梁保持直线。 螺钉还穿过杆支撑件中的孔,孔的尺寸设定成允许杆相对于梁的纵向热运动。

    Tool and method for adjustment of printhead to platen spacing in a printer
    13.
    发明授权
    Tool and method for adjustment of printhead to platen spacing in a printer 失效
    用于将打印头调节到打印机中的压板间距的工具和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06315469B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-13

    申请号:US09487765

    申请日:2000-01-19

    CPC classification number: B41J25/308

    Abstract: A tool and a method for adjusting a space between a printhead in a print cartridge and a platen in an ink jet printer are disclosed. The shape of the tool mimics the shape of a print cartridge. The tool is inserted into an aperture in a carriage in place of the print cartridge whose printhead is the closest to the platen, or, if all of the printheads are equally close to the platen, then the tool may be inserted in place of any of the print cartridges. The tool includes a thin flexible member that extends toward the platen. The length of the member is such that, when the tool is properly inserted into the aperture and contacts the platen, then the printhead to platen spacing at that point on the platen would be just equal to a minimum acceptable spacing between a printhead in the same aperture and the platen. Contact between the member of the tool and the platen is detected by listening for a scraping sound caused by such contact and/or watching for flexure of the member caused by such contact while moving the carriage laterally. Subsequently, the height of the carriage relative to the platen is gradually adjusted until no sound or flexure is detected as the carriage moves along the platen. Subsequently, the tool is removed and a print cartridge is inserted into the aperture so that printing may commence.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于调节打印墨盒中的打印头和喷墨打印机中的压板之间的空间的工具和方法。 该工具的形状模拟打印碳粉盒的形状。 该工具被插入到滑架中的孔中,代替其打印头最靠近压盘的打印盒,或者如果所有打印头均等于压板,则可以将工具插入 打印墨盒。 该工具包括朝向台板延伸的薄柔性构件。 构件的长度使得当工具被正确地插入孔并接触压板时,打印头到压板上该点处的压板间距将等于同一打印头之间的最小可接受的间距 孔径和压板。 通过在侧向移动托架的同时收听由这种接触引起的这种接触和/或观察构件的挠曲引起的刮擦声,来检测工具的构件与压板之间的接触。 随后,滑架相对于台板的高度逐渐调节,直到滑架沿着压板移动才检测到声音或弯曲。 随后,将工具取出并将打印墨盒插入孔中,以便打印可以开始。

    Printer and method of printing
    14.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10005297B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-26

    申请号:US15303981

    申请日:2014-04-23

    CPC classification number: B41J11/663

    Abstract: A printer comprises a printing assembly for printing an image on a print media in a print zone; a cutting assembly for cutting the print media along a contour in a cut zone; wherein the print zone and the cut zone are distinct from one another, one of the zones being downstream of the respective other zone in a print media advance direction; a control unit controlling the printhead assembly and the cutting assembly to perform printing and cutting operations during a single print media feed. A method of printing, using said printer, comprises feeding the print media through the cut zone and through the print zone, in any order; and simultaneously printing an image and cutting a contour while the print media is being fed through the cut zone and through the print zone.

    PRINTER AND METHOD OF PRINTING
    20.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170120634A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-04

    申请号:US15303981

    申请日:2014-04-23

    CPC classification number: B41J11/663

    Abstract: A printer comprises a printing assembly for printing an image on a print media in a print zone; a cutting assembly for cutting the print media along a contour in a cut zone; wherein the print zone and the cut zone are distinct from one another, one of the zones being downstream of the respective other zone in a print media advance direction; a control unit controlling the printhead assembly and the cutting assembly to perform printing and cutting operations during a single print media feed. A method of printing, using said printer, comprises feeding the print media through the cut zone and through the print zone, in any order; and simultaneously printing an image and cutting a contour while the print media is being fed through the cut zone and through the print zone.

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