Maintenance station for an ink jet printhead with improved capping and wiping system
US6130684A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16547
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink jet printer includes a capping and wiping system in a maintenance station which is connected to a common vacuum source. The wiping system includes a blotter-type collection member which presents an air vent when the printhead is in a capped position. When a priming operation is initiated, the air vent route is blocked, and full pressure is applied at the capping nozzle interface.
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