Photosensor activation of an ejection element of a fluid ejection device
US6799819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/14
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A replaceable printer component includes an array of fluid ejection elements. Each of the fluid ejection elements is configured to cause fluid to be ejected when the fluid ejection element is activated. The component includes optical activation means for activating the fluid ejection elements based on a received light beam.
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