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Ink jet recording method and apparatus using thermal energy

US6116710A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateSep 12, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/14379
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A recording method in which ink is ejected by thermal energy produced by a heat generating element of a recording head in response to application of a driving signal thereto including the steps of changing a waveform of the driving signal in accordance with a temperature of the recording head; and selecting a fixed waveform of the drive signal when the temperature of the recording head exceeds a predetermined level.

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