Printing system having multiple printheads and bypass lines
US10737512B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J15/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing system includes: an ink supply; a feed line coupled to the ink supply; a return line coupled to the ink supply; and a plurality of printhead modules each having an inlet port fluidically coupled to the feed line and an outlet port fluidically coupled to the return line. Each print module has a bypass line fluidically coupling the feed line to the return line. The bypass line is open for both priming and printing operations.
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