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Method and device for cleaning a print head of an ink jet printer

US6382767B1 · kind B1 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 2000
Grant dateMay 7, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 28, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/16588
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for cleaning a print head of an ink jet printer by a cleaning tape, which comprises sucking away printing ink from the print head by a suction device, and wiping or doctoring off the print head by the cleaning tape; a device for performing the method; an ink jet printer in combination with the device; and an offset and/or rotary printing machine in combination with the ink jet printer.

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