System and method for controlling energy characteristics of an inkjet printhead
US6575548B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K1/118
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This present invention is embodied in a printing system and protocol for providing efficient control of energy characteristics of an inkjet printhead. The printing system includes a controller, a power supply and a printhead assembly having a memory device and a distributive processor integrated with an ink driver. The distributive processor maintains energy characteristics of the printhead assembly within preprogrammed acceptable boundaries.
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