Cleaning container and method for cleaning a printhead of an ink jet printer
US5917512A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16552
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for cleaning the printhead of an ink jet printer includes the steps of separating an ink container from the printhead, connecting a cleaning container containing cleaning fluid to the printhead, and drawing cleaning fluid through the printhead, thereby cleaning the printhead. A device for cleaning the printhead includes a cleaning container connector element and a cleaning container that are shaped substantially the same as an ink container connecting element and an ink container, respectively.
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