Optical print cartridge alignment system
US5644344A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/102
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and techniques are disclosed for aligning the operation of the ink jet printhead cartridges of a multiple printhead ink jet swath printer that includes a print carriage that is movable along a horizontal carriage scan axis, (b) first and second ink jet printhead cartridges supported by the movable carriage for printing onto a print media that is selectively movable along a vertical media scan axis, and (c) an optical sensor supported by the movable carriage.
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