PLATEN VACUUM CONTROL
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230256754A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-17

    申请号:US18005416

    申请日:2020-07-16

    CPC classification number: B41J11/0085 B41J11/06 B41J11/0095

    Abstract: A printing system comprises an air-transmissive platen, a vacuum source, a cap and a controller. The vacuum source is configured to draw air through the platen to bias print media towards the platen. The cap is provided on a surface of the platen, between the vacuum source and the platen. The cap is configured to limit air flow through the platen, and comprises a plurality of closable openings provided in a plurality of zones along a length of the cap in a print media advance direction. The controller is configured to selectively open or close the openings of each of the plurality of zones to permit airflow through a portion of the platen overlain by print media and limit airflow through a portion of the platen not overlain by print media.

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