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Printer for printing plate-like print media, cleaning device for the printer and method for servicing the printer

US12227009B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG and PH · DE

Inventors

Markus DAHLMANN · Rheda-Wiedenbrück, DE
Thorsten Bornefeld · Schlangen, DE
Rico SCHINDLER · Porta Westfalica, DE
René Manke · Bielefeld, DE
Thomas Köster · Schlangen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 8, 2020
Grant date	Feb 18, 2025
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 8, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB41J2002/16594
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printer for printing plate-like print media includes a printing unit having at least one print head for printing print media according to the inkjet printing. The printing unit is movable in and against a conveying direction. A cleaning unit is provided for cleaning the print unit and includes a cleaning device for suctioning ink out of the print head in a suctioning direction. The cleaning unit further includes a drive device for moving the cleaning device in different operating positions. A cleaning device for such a printer and a method for maintaining the printer are also provided.

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