公开(公告)号：US06409302B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09792980

申请日：2001-02-26

Applicant: Kenneth W. Altfather ,  Michael Carlotta ,  Steven J. Dietl ,  Donald M. Stevens ,  Fred F. Hubble, III

Inventor： Kenneth W. Altfather ,  Michael Carlotta ,  Steven J. Dietl ,  Donald M. Stevens ,  Fred F. Hubble, III

IPC: B41J201

Abstract: A low ink sensing system is combined with an ink cartridge detection system to enable a more efficient ink jet printer. An ink container which supplies ink to an associated printhead is modified by the incorporation of two light directing elements, in the preferred embodiment, a faceted prism and a roof mirror, into a transparent wall of the container housing. The cartridge, comprising the ink container and associated printhead, is mounted on a scan carriage. Periodically, the carriage is conveyed to a sensing station comprising a pair of light sources and a commonly used photosensor. A first light source is energized and a beam of light is directed to a location where the roof mirror, would be positioned if the cartridge is present. If the cartridge is absent, lack of a reflected return signal is sensed, indicating a cartridge has not been inserted. Print operation is halted until a cartridge is inserted. If a cartridge is properly inserted, the roof mirror returns most of the incident light to the photosensor which generates a signal indicating the presence of the cartridge. A second light source is then energized and directed towards the faceted prism, which is either immersed in ink or exposed to air within the interior of the container. If the latter, light is internally reflected by the prism facets back to the photosensor. If a print operation has been in progress, and the ink level has fallen, the common photosensor detects either a strong or weak redirected light component and initiates a status check and generates appropriate displays of low ink level or out of ink warnings.

公开(公告)号：US06406143B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09558763

申请日：2000-04-26

Applicant: Tienteh Chen ,  Russell A. Stapleton

Inventor： Tienteh Chen ,  Russell A. Stapleton

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: C09D11/326

Abstract: An ink jet printing method comprising the steps of: A) providing an ink jet printer that is responsive to digital data signals; B) loading the printer with ink jet recording elements; C) loading the printer with an ink jet ink composition; and D) printing on the ink jet recording element using the ink jet ink in response to the digital data signals; wherein the ink jet ink composition comprises from about 0.5% to about 30% by weight of a pigment, a carrier, a humectant and a dispersant in a ratio of dispersant:pigment from about 0.1:1 to about 5:1; the dispersant being a graft copolymer having the following formula: wherein R is H, halogen, an alkyl group of from about 1 to about 15 carbon atoms or an aryl group of from about 6 to about 18 carbon atoms; R1 is H, an alkyl group of from about 1 to about 15 carbon atoms, an aryl group of from about 6 to about 18 carbon atoms, arylalkyl, or a polydimethylsiloxane; X1 is H, Na or K; X2 is NH or O; R2 and R2′ are H or CH3; R3 is H, CH3, C2H5 or C3H7; x is from about 30 to about 90 weight ratio; y is from 0 to about 30 weight ratio; and z and z′ are from about 3 to about 50.

Abstract translation: 一种喷墨打印方法，包括以下步骤：A）提供响应于数字数据信号的喷墨打印机; B）用喷墨记录元件装载打印机; C）用喷墨油墨组合物装载打印机; 和D）响应于数字数据信号使用喷墨油墨在喷墨记录元件上印刷;其中喷墨油墨组合物包含约0.5重量％至约30重量％的颜料，载体，保湿剂和 分散剂：分散剂：颜料的比例为约0.1:1至约5:1; 所述分散剂是具有下式的接枝共聚物：其中R是H，卤素，约1至约15个碳原子的烷基或约6至约18个碳原子的芳基; R 1是H，烷基 约1至约15个碳原子的芳基，约6至约18个碳原子的芳基，芳烷基或聚二甲基硅氧烷; X 1为H，Na或K; X 2为NH或O; R 2和R 2'为H或 CH3; R3为H，CH3，C2H5或C3H7; x为约30至约90重量比; y为0至约30重量比; 和z'为约3至约50。

公开(公告)号：US06406119B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09572376

申请日：2000-05-18

Applicant: Kyu-O Cho

Inventor： Kyu-O Cho

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: G06K15/00 ,  B41J29/393 ,  G06K15/18 ,  G06K15/1823

Abstract: An ink smearing preventing method of terminal equipment of inkjet output device resolves the drawback of the ink smearing which is caused due to ejection prior to ink drying during data printing onto paper, for which the ink smearing preventing method is provided to a printing manner where the next line is systematically printed regardless of the amount of ink sprayed, to adjust the printing speed such that the paper is ejected after the sprayed ink dries, by regulating the printing time of the next line according to the amount of ink, after determining the amount of ink sprayed. Meanwhile, the ink smearing preventing method includes the steps of determining whether there is data to be printed in the terminal equipment; calculating the dot number of the ink required for printing the data in a predetermined unit if there is data to be printed; printing the data in the predetermined unit on paper by initiating actuation of a timer corresponding to the calculated dot number; determining, after printing, whether the actuation of the timer is completed, and moving the paper as much as the predetermined unit if actuation of the timer is completed. Here, the timer corresponding to the calculated dot number is databased and preset in the memory of the terminal equipment, to a numerical value that is proportional to the data dot number for printing black ink. Accordingly, by determining the amount of ink used, when printing data in an inkjet type terminal equipment, and by adjusting the print time of the next line according to the determined amount, it is possible to regulate the printing speed such that the paper is ejected after the sprayed ink has dried. Therefore, there is the advantage of preventing data loss that may occur from the user's carelessness.

Abstract translation: 喷墨输出装置的终端设备的防污染方法解决了在将数据打印到纸张之前的油墨干燥之前由于喷射而引起的油墨污染的缺点，其中提供了防止油墨的方法， 无论喷墨量如何，系统地打印下一行，调整打印速度，使得在喷墨后的墨水干燥时纸张喷射，通过在确定数量之后调节下一行的打印时间 喷墨。 同时，防墨方法包括以下步骤：确定在终端设备中是否存在要打印的数据; 如果存在要打印的数据，则计算在预定单元中打印数据所需的墨水的点数; 通过启动对应于计算出的点数的计时器的动作来在纸上的预定单元中打印数据; 在打印之后确定定时器的启动是否完成，并且如果定时器的启动完成则将纸移动到与预定单元一样多的位置。 这里，对应于计算出的点数的定时器被数据化并预设在终端设备的存储器中，与一个与用于打印黑色墨水的数据点数成比例的数值。 因此，通过确定使用的墨水量，当在喷墨式终端设备中打印数据时，并且通过根据确定的量调整下一行的打印时间，可以调节打印速度使得纸张被排出 喷涂墨水干燥后。 因此，存在防止用户粗心大意可能发生的数据丢失的优点。

公开(公告)号：US06402285B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09509441

申请日：2000-03-28

Applicant: Toshihiro Endo ,  Mizue Fukushima ,  Makoto Yasunaga

Inventor： Toshihiro Endo ,  Mizue Fukushima ,  Makoto Yasunaga

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J2/1707 ,  B41J2/175

Abstract: A method of pretreating an ink-jet printer (10) before it is used is provided, wherein the printer includes a printing head (16) provided with a plurality of nozzles (28) for ejecting ink-droplets and movable in a reciprocating manner, an ink storage section (40) and an ink supply conduit (42) connecting the printing head with the ink storage section. The entirety of an ink flow passage including the ink supply conduit (42) is filled with a colored liquid material (78) having a function for maintaining the hydrophilic nature of the ink flow passage, before the ink-jet printer is forwarded from a factory. Then, before the ink-jet printer is assigned to the user, a printing operation is carried out by the printing head (16) by using the colored liquid material (78) and a character printed with the colored liquid material is observed to determine a printing function.

Abstract translation: 提供一种在使用喷墨打印机（10）之前对其进行预处理的方法，其中打印机包括设置有用于喷射墨滴并可往复运动的多个喷嘴（28）的打印头（16） 墨水存储部分（40）和连接打印头与墨水存储部分的供墨导管（42）。 在喷墨打印机从工厂转发之前，包括供墨管道（42）的油墨流动通道的整体填充有着色液体材料（78），其具有保持墨水流动通道的亲水特性的功能 。 然后，在喷墨打印机被分配给用户之前，通过使用着色液体材料（78）由打印头（16）进行打印操作，并且观察印刷有着色液体材料的字符以确定 打印功能。

公开(公告)号：US06394595B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-28

申请号：US09141981

申请日：1998-08-28

Applicant: Yingqiu Jiang ,  Le Li ,  Sadeg Faris

Inventor： Yingqiu Jiang ,  Le Li ,  Sadeg Faris

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J2/01 ,  B05D3/12 ,  B05D5/063 ,  B05D5/065 ,  B05D5/067 ,  B41M5/0023 ,  B41M7/0027

Abstract: A computer-controlled system for producing a multi-color image on a substrate using multi-colored cholesteric liquid crystal (CLC) pigment materials made from CLC flakes tuned to predetermined bands of color. An image generator automatically generates an image specifying a pattern over which binder material is to be applied to a substrate by a binder material applicator. A plurality of CLC pigment applicators automatically apply patterns of different-color CLC pigment material to the pattern of binder material, which binds thereto as the binder material dries according to its drying characteristics. An output device is used to automatically return the substrate to a different one of CLC pigment applicators after each application of a pattern of different-color CLC pigment material to the pattern of binder material. The output device automatically repeats the return of the substrate to the CLC pigment applicators until all bands of color in the multi-color image are rendered.

Abstract translation: 一种计算机控制系统，用于使用由CLC薄片制成的多色胆固醇液晶（CLC）颜料材料在基板上产生多色图像，该调色剂调整到预定的颜色带。 图像发生器通过粘合剂材料施加器自动生成指定粘合剂材料施加到基底的图案的图像。 多个CLC颜料涂布器自动地将不同颜色的CLC颜料的图案应用于粘合剂材料的图案，粘合剂材料根据其干燥特性而干燥。 在将不同颜色的CLC颜料材料的图案应用于粘合剂材料的图案之后，输出装置用于自动将基板返回到不同的CLC颜料涂布器。 输出装置自动重复将基板返回到CLC颜料施加器，直到渲染多色图像中的所有色彩带。

公开(公告)号：US06390588B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-21

申请号：US09356696

申请日：1999-07-20

Applicant: Keiichi Ikeda

Inventor： Keiichi Ikeda

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J2/04505 ,  B41J2/0458 ,  B41J2/2135 ,  B41J29/393

Abstract: According to the position information, based on the encoder signal, about the print heads during movement which is obtained in connection with the print start timing of the signal used by the print heads to print the registration adjust patterns, the amount of registration deviation between the print heads are determined. Then, the differences between the print start time of the signal and the leading and trailing edge of the encoder signal are determined for each print head. The difference between these differences is adjusted as the deviation amount between the heads to adjust the ejection timing of each head. This can correct the print position deviations between the plurality of the heads with high precision without being influenced by variations in the head movement speed.

Abstract translation: 根据位置信息，基于编码器信号，关于与由打印头用于打印登记调整图案的信号的打印开始定时相关的运动期间的打印头，在打印头之间的对准偏差量 确定打印头。 然后，为每个打印头确定信号的打印开始时间与编码器信号的前沿和后沿之间的差异。 这些差异之间的差异被调整为头部之间的偏差量，以调节每个头部的喷射时间。 这可以高精度地校正多个头部之间的打印位置偏差，而不受头部移动速度的变化的影响。

公开(公告)号：US06386681B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09496089

申请日：2000-02-01

Applicant: Benjamin Alan Askren ,  John Edward Borsuk ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Frank Marion Hughes ,  Darren Wayne Tosh

Inventor： Benjamin Alan Askren ,  John Edward Borsuk ,  Larry Steven Foster ,  Frank Marion Hughes ,  Darren Wayne Tosh

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J2/1752 ,  B41J2/17503 ,  B41J2/17553 ,  B41J19/00

Abstract: The printhead unit is for an imaging apparatus having a guide member. The printhead unit is configured to be positioned in a carrier assembly within the imaging apparatus and is configured for movement within the imaging apparatus via the carrier assembly. The printhead unit includes a housing a printhead and at least one bearing. The housing has at least a first side member. The printhead is attached at least to the first side member of the housing. Further, the at least one bearing has at least one bearing surface, the at least one bearing being coupled to the first side member of the housing and positioned to engage the guide member.

Abstract translation: 打印头单元用于具有引导构件的成像设备。 打印头单元被配置为定位在成像设备内的载体组件中，并且被配置为经由载体组件在成像设备内移动。 打印头单元包括壳体，打印头和至少一个轴承。 壳体至少具有第一侧构件。 打印头至少连接到壳体的第一侧面构件。 此外，所述至少一个轴承具有至少一个支承表面，所述至少一个轴承联接到所述壳体的所述第一侧部构件并且定位成与所述引导构件接合。

公开(公告)号：US06378978B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-30

申请号：US09630904

申请日：2000-08-02

Applicant: Charles C. Chang ,  Chieh-Wen Wang ,  Ming-Ling Lee ,  Jhih-Ping Lu ,  Chen-Yue Cheng ,  Yuan-Liang Lan

Inventor： Charles C. Chang ,  Chieh-Wen Wang ,  Ming-Ling Lee ,  Jhih-Ping Lu ,  Chen-Yue Cheng ,  Yuan-Liang Lan

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J2/14072

Abstract: An inkjet printhead chip structure and a method of estimating the working life through the detection of any defect on the chip structure. The method includes laying a metallic layer such as a tantalum layer over the chip and then shaping the metallic layer into a protective layer circuit. A portion of the metal protective layer covers the heating elements embedded in the chip. In printing, the heating elements heat up the ink to produce jets of ink. However, a portion of the heat is transferred to the metal protective layer thereby raising its temperature. Heat on the metal protective layer combined with any strayed residual ink bubbles that impinge upon the surface of the metal protective layer causes the metal to age. Since resistance of the metal protective layer will increase proportionally to the amount of aging, a measurement of the resistance is capable of estimating how much longer a given chip is suitable for use. Furthermore, if this special circuit layout runs across each long side of an ink slot, any cracks along the direction of the ink slot are detectable during resistance measurement.

Abstract translation: 喷墨打印头芯片结构和通过检测芯片结构上的任何缺陷来估计工作寿命的方法。 该方法包括在芯片上铺设诸如钽层的金属层，然后将金属层成形为保护层电路。 金属保护层的一部分覆盖嵌入芯片中的加热元件。 在印刷中，加热元件加热油墨以产生喷墨。 然而，一部分热被转移到金属保护层，从而提高其温度。 金属保护层上的热量与撞击在金属保护层表面上的任何杂散的残余墨水泡结合使金属老化。 由于金属保护层的电阻与老化量成比例地增加，所以电阻的测量能够估计给定芯片适合使用多长时间。 此外，如果这种特殊电路布局贯穿于墨槽的每个长边，则在电阻测量期间可以检测沿墨槽方向的任何裂纹。

公开(公告)号：US06371611B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09517034

申请日：2000-03-02

Applicant: Aaron Wendell Billings ,  David Vincent Iorio ,  John Dennis Zbrozek

Inventor： Aaron Wendell Billings ,  David Vincent Iorio ,  John Dennis Zbrozek

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: B41J11/005 ,  B41J13/14

Abstract: A printer having a media path through which a media sheet having a first surface and a second surface is transported. The printer includes a printhead, and a media frame having a base and an extension portion angularly extending upwardly away from the base. The base has a first edge spaced apart from a second edge. The first and second edges are located for contacting the media sheet on the first surface. The extension portion has a support surface for providing support for the media sheet at the first surface. The printer further includes a roller assembly having a roller positioned opposed to the extension portion, the roller engaging the second surface of the media sheet to define a line of contact with the media sheet. The line of contact defined by the roller and the first edge of the base determine a first curvature of the media sheet having a first radius, and the first edge and the second edge determine a second curvature of the media sheet having a second radius.

Abstract translation: 一种具有介质路径的打印机，通过该介质传送具有第一表面和第二表面的介质片。 该打印机包括一个打印头和一个介质框架，该介质框架具有一个基部和一个从底部向上延伸的延伸部分。 底座具有与第二边缘间隔开的第一边缘。 第一和第二边缘被定位成用于接触第一表面上的介质片。 延伸部分具有用于在第一表面处为介质片提供支撑的支撑表面。 打印机还包括具有与延伸部分相对定位的辊的辊组件，所述辊与介质片的第二表面接合以限定与介质片的接触线。 由辊定义的接触线和基座的第一边缘确定具有第一半径的介质片的第一曲率，并且第一边缘和第二边缘确定具有第二半径的介质片的第二曲率。

公开(公告)号：US06371591B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09508189

申请日：2000-03-08

Applicant: Renato Conta ,  PierLuigi Soriani

Inventor： Renato Conta ,  PierLuigi Soriani

IPC: B41J201

CPC classification number: H04N1/128 ,  B41J2/2135 ,  B41J2202/13 ,  H04N1/047 ,  H04N1/12 ,  H04N2201/04712 ,  H04N2201/04744

Abstract: The individual monochromatic printheads mounted simultaneously on the scanning carriage of an ink jet printer are provided with an opto-electronic position detector of the four-quadrant type, which is integrated directly in the chip of each head by means of the same MOS technology used for the circuits for selection and driving of the emission resistors; an illumination device fixed onto the printer focuses a light spot on the position detector which thus provides the electronic control unit of the printer with a measurement of both the vertical and horizontal misalignment of each head, a measurement which is subsequently used in order to compensate automatically for the misalignment thereof.

Abstract translation: 同时安装在喷墨打印机的扫描托架上的单个单色打印头设置有四象限类型的光电位置检测器，其通过相同的MOS技术直接集成在每个头的芯片中 用于选择和驱动发射电阻器的电路; 固定在打印机上的照明装置将光点聚焦在位置检测器上，从而为打印机的电子控制单元提供每个头部的垂直和水平不对准的测量，随后使用的测量值以便自动补偿 因为它的不对准。