Inkjet printer with universal print head and print frame for both horizontal and vertical printing on non-flat surfaces
US10525705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/062
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A print head for an inkjet printer includes a nozzle, a first electrode positioned to receive an ink droplet from the nozzle, a second electrode positioned to receive the ink droplet from the first electrode, and a controller configured to operate the first electrode to ionize the ink droplet and set a flight speed of the ink droplet. The controller is further configured to selectively activate the second electrode to deflect the ink droplet in response to the print head changing from a horizontal printing orientation to a vertical printing orientation.
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