Card for cleaning printed media transport system and method of using same
US10307796B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41P2235/21
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A media transport device is cleaned by using a cleaning substrate sized and configured to fit within at least a portion of a media travel pathway of the transport device. A locking member may secure the cleaning substrate in a substantially fixed position within the transport device while the transport device is operated. The cleaning substrate also may include scarifying holes that scrape debris from media conveyors of the transport device, and flaps that fit under and clean belts of the transport device. Cleaning the transport device may include opening a section, positioning the cleaning substrate in the section without operating the media conveyors' motor, closing the section and then operating the transport device so that the media conveyors move, contact the cleaning substrate and are cleaned while the cleaning substrate remains substantially fixed within the transport device.
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