Method and device for cleaning a print head of an ink jet printer
US6382767B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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