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Systems and methods for reducing process direction registration errors of a printhead using a linear array sensor

US7552986B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2004
Grant dateJun 30, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/155
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for detecting process direction registration errors in a printer. The errors are detected by analyzing a metric of a dash minimum response obtained from a test pattern. The test pattern contains dashes. At least one dash is shifted in the process direction in relation to another dash.

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