Printing apparatus and method
US6588873B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/1652
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inkjet printing device comprising first and second pens and first and second service stations, the first and second service stations being arranged in a split servicing configuration and being arranged to service the first and second pens respectively, the device being adapted to detect the failure of a said pen and to print in a reserve mode in response to the detection, the device being further adapted to implement a modified servicing routine during reserve mode printing, the modified servicing routine being adapted to omit servicing of the failed pen.
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