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Printing within defined zones

US11034168B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2017
Grant dateJun 15, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/008
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of printing on a printable medium is disclosed. The method of printing may use a print head having a plurality of nozzles. The printable medium may have a leading edge and a defined zone adjacent to the leading edge. The print head may deposit print agent onto the printable medium via the plurality of nozzles during successive printing passes. The method may comprise printing outside, and not within, the defined zone on the printable medium using a first subset of nozzles of the plurality of nozzles. The method may further comprise printing within, and not outside, the defined zone on the printable medium using a second subset of nozzles of the plurality of nozzles.

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