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Method and apparatus for calibrating a printhead

US7380897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2005
Grant dateJun 3, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2026

Classification

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

Abstract

A method for calibrating a printhead includes printing a test pattern, scanning the test pattern to obtain calibration data, performing an ink drop velocity optimization for the printhead using the calibration data, and determining a bi-directional offset based on the calibration data.

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