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Printhead chip array having dummy color channel

US10377137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2018
Grant dateAug 13, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2202/21
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inkjet printhead includes: a manifold having a plurality of ink outlets defined in a manifold surface; a plurality of printhead chips mounted to the manifold surface, each printhead chip having an odd number of color channels and each color channel having one or more respective rows of inkjet nozzle devices. A central color channel of each printhead chip is a dummy color channel that does not receive ink from the manifold.

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