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Ink jet print head drive with normalization

US5502468A · kind A · utility

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38Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 28, 1992
Grant dateMar 26, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J29/393
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of normalizing performance of an image forming marking element, the method comprising the steps of operating the marking element with an adjustable operating parameter set to a first test value and quantifying a first value of a quantifiable performance characteristic of the marking element, operating the marking element with the operating parameter set to a second test value and quantifying a second value of the quantifiable performance characteristic, calculating an optimum value of the operating parameter, and adjusting the operating parameter to its calculated optimum value.

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