Method for printing a web of packaging material and an apparatus thereof
US11370629B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2801/69
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for printing a web of packaging material for packages holding liquid food products is provided. The method comprises receiving a web of packaging material, identifying a first register mark using a first sensor, determining a first register mark position based on the first register mark, determining a second register mark position area based on the first register mark position, identifying a second register mark within the second register mark position area using a second sensor and determining a second register mark position for the second register mark, determining a second area position of the second area based on the second register mark position, adjusting the web in relation to printer bars in accordance with the second area position, determining a second area position of the second area based on the second register mark position, and printing the second area by using the printer bars.
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