Printing system and method for protecting a print head upon printing to a recording medium
US11241898B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/03
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing system having: a print head arranged with a predetermined nip for printing to a recording medium; a sensor positioned upstream of the print head, and configured to detect possible joints of the recording medium; a spacer arranged in a region of the print head, the spacer being configured to be displaceable to deflect the recording medium and increasing a distance between the print head and recording medium; an actuator to displace the spacer element; and a controller configured to activate the actuator to displace the spacer upon detection of a joint by the sensor.
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