Ink-jet recording device and wiping method
US7396104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16538
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The ink-jet recording device of the present invention is provided with an ink-jet recording head that operates pressure waves on ink in a pressure chamber and ejects ink droplets from multiple nozzles; a wiper that wipes a nozzle face of the ink-jet recording head; a drive waveform applying component that applies a drive waveform to a drive element so that ink droplets are not ejected and ink floods the nozzle face; and a control component that, when performing wiping, drives the drive waveform applying component prior to initiating wiping and actuates the wiper in a state where the ink is flooded on the nozzle face.
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