Printers and associated printer maintenance
US11396183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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