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Inkjet printing apparatus and control method of inkjet printing apparatus

US11007786B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2019
Grant dateMay 18, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/17579
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inkjet printing apparatus performs: a first operation for pulling out ink in a flow path of the ejection opening up to the collection flow path into the first tank by operating the tank vacuum pump with the supply valve being closed and a second operation for pulling out ink in a flow path of the first tank up to the ejection opening by operating the cap vacuum pump with the collection valve being closed and the atmosphere release valve being opened.

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