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Magnetic deflector for a magnetic ink jet printer

US4078238A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 26, 1976
Grant dateMar 7, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 26, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/09
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic deflector for a magnetic ink jet printer has compensating pole pieces which alter the gradient field produced by deflection pole pieces so as to counterbalance centering forces acting on magnetic ink drops moving through the magnetic field in off center locations. The compensating pole pieces are preferably passive and extend from the zero potential region of the magnetic circuit of the deflection pole pieces.

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