Droplet deposition apparatus

US6796630B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• XAAR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED · GB

Inventors

• Robert M. Ison · Cambridge, GB
• Werner Zapka · Gärtringen, DE
• Jerzy Zaba · Cambridge, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 6, 2002
• Grant date: Sep 28, 2004
• Expiry date: Dec 6, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B41J2202/20
• WIPO field: Textile and paper machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Droplet deposition apparatus includes a base and a printhead adjustably mounted on the base and positionable relative to a datum on the base such that a swath or print produced by the printhead is in a predetermined position relative to the datum, the base being locatable on a printer using the datum. This can enable the printer to be easily replaced without any loss of alignment of the produced print swath relative to the carriage or body of the printer.