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Method of maintaining printheads using wipers moving in opposite directions

US10232652B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2017
Grant dateMar 19, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2202/20
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of wiping a plurality of printheads positioned in a staggered overlapping arrangement across a width of a media feed path, each printhead having a respective wiper associated therewith. The wipers for neighboring printheads are moved in opposite directions with respect to each other.

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