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Systems and methods for print head defect detection and print head maintenance

US7300133B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2007
Grant dateNov 27, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J29/393
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for detecting a defect in an inkjet print head within an inkjet marking device includes marking images on a rotating intermediate substrate according to an image sequence, marking a test image on at least one blank portion of the intermediate substrate, the blank portion resulting from the image sequence, evaluating the test image with a sensor, and determining whether the inkjet print head is defective based on the evaluation.

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