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Droplet ejecting apparatus and ejection abnormality detecting/determining method for a droplet ejecting head

US7108348B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2004
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/14411
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A droplet ejecting apparatus and an ejection abnormality detecting/determining method are provided that, depending upon a capacitance change of an actuator after a droplet ejecting operation, measures the period of residual vibration on the vibration plate to thereby enable detection of an ejection abnormality and determination of a cause thereof.

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