Wiping mechanism
US6598955B1 · kind B1 · utility
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10Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16544
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for wiping a printhead of an inkjet printing mechanism is provided. The printhead surface defines a printhead plane. In the method, firstly a wiper is moved substantially parallel to the printhead plane for wiping a first portion of the printhead surface. After the first portion of printhead surface is wiped, the wiper is moved away from the printhead plane for wiping a second portion of the printhead surface.
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