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Printing apparatus and method

US6932455B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 30, 2003
Grant dateAug 23, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2023

Classification

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

Abstract

A inkjet printing device comprising a drum platen, the platen having a recess in its circumferential surface. The recess is adapted to accept an inkjet servicing device. The inkjet servicing device, for example a spittoon, may be permanently or semi-permanently located in the recess. Alternatively, The inkjet servicing device, for example a printhead wiper element, may from time to time pass into or through the recess.

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