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Process for reducing blockage in nozzle holes for ink jet printing

US6179417A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateJan 4, 1995
Grant dateJan 30, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/17513
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Blockage of the holes in an ink jet nozzle is greatly reduced by immersing the polyether polyurethane foam from the ink jet cartridge in cold water for a period of at least six hours.

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