System and method for positioning print heads based on print job
US6739687B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/54
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a printing system having a plurality of print heads for printing an image on a print receiving medium, print head actuators operable for individually repositioning the print heads to optimal locations for each print job, and software operable while a current print job is active for determining the optimal print head locations for a next anticipated print job.
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