Liquid ejecting apparatus with variable wiping of a liquid ejection head
US6206497A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16552
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A liquid ejecting apparatus, such as an ink-jet printing apparatus includes a blade for wiping a surface of a liquid ejecting head for ejecting a liquid and a device for cleaning the blade with achieving expansion of life and permitting efficient process. The apparatus achieves reduction of frequency of scrubbing contact between the blade and the liquid ejecting surface and high efficiency in recovery process associated with wiping operation and so forth. Also, by providing a washing liquid for the blade upon termination of printing, the blade may be maintained in sufficiently wetted condition.
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