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Printers and associated printer maintenance

US11396183B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2017
Grant dateJul 26, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/1655
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Printers and associated printer maintenance methods and apparatus are disclosed. An example printer includes a nozzle to dispense fluid; a wiper to wipe the nozzle during a maintenance event; and a controller to cause the nozzle to dispense fluid during the maintenance event while the wiping material engages or is immediately adjacent the nozzle to deter a substance from being present within the nozzle.

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