Printing apparatus with a priming device
US7360863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16526
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The printing apparatus comprises at least one printhead provided with nozzles for ejecting droplets of ink in a firing direction towards a printing media, and at least one priming device for performing a priming operation by which an amount of ink is caused to flow through the nozzles for maintenance thereof, wherein the priming device is actuated for said priming operation by a relative movement between the printhead being primed and the priming device, said movement being substantially in said firing direction.
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