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Wet capping tray for ink jet printheads

US6905189B1 · kind B1 · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 2003
Grant dateJun 14, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/16508
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printing system that includes a printhead head containing ink, and a tray cooperatively associated with the printhead and containing a waste solution in which the printhead is immersed to seal the printhead to prevent the ink from clogging the printhead when the printing system is not in operation.

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