Sensor system for printers
US5710579A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17566
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved sensor system for a printer having a print carriage comprising an ink source, a print head, and a coupler for coupling the ink source to the print head, the coupler including a tube for carrying the ink and sensors for detecting voids in the ink carried by the tubes and positioned in close proximity to the ink source and the print head. A controller is coupled to the sensors and responsive to signals therefrom to stop the print carriage when voids are simultaneously detected by the sensors.
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