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Inkjet printing system using single motor for print media advance and carriage motion

US6533387B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 11, 2001
Grant dateMar 18, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/16517
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inkjet printing system includes a print media transport assembly which routes a print medium through the inkjet printing system, a carriage assembly which holds an inkjet printhead assembly and traverse the print medium, and a single motor operatively coupled to both the print media transport assembly and the carriage assembly. As such, the single motor selectively drives both the print media transport assembly and the carriage assembly.

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