Ink jet printer mechanism with mechanically linked service station carriage and media support
US6099107A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/08
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink jet printer mechanism is disclosed in which a print receiving medium is supported in a clamp in a printing station and a print head is traversed through the printing station. A service station for the print head is provided adjacent the printing station and the print head is traversed to the service station between printing operations. The service station includes a carriage which is movable by a drive motor to bring capping and wiping elements into engagement with the print head. A mechanical linkage from the carriage opens the clamp when the capping element is aligned for engagement with the print head.
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