Variable smoothing in printing
US11164053B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/1254
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, apparatus and systems for printing an image using an array of nozzles are described. In one example aspect, a printer system includes an array of nozzles and a control device coupled to the array of nozzles. The control device is configured to determine a step size for printing a current section of an image based on a set of masks. The set of masks includes one or more masks used for printing previous sections of the image. The control device is also configured to adjust the set of masks based on a printing mode to be used for the current section of the image. The array of nozzles is configured to print the current section of the image using a combination of the adjusted set of masks.
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