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Pagewidth wide format printer

US6443555B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 16, 2000
Grant dateSep 3, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 16, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/155
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pagewidth inkjet printer including:a printhead assembly having an elongate pagewidth array of inkjet nozzles, chambers and thermal bend actuators formed using MEMS techniques;wherein the array extends at least 36 inches (914 mm) in length; and,the printhead assembly being constructed and arranged such that adequate heat dissipation occurs at equilibrium operating conditions without a forced heat exchange system.

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