Inkjet printer with spill detection
US7635173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/387
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inkjet printer having an array of nozzles from which ink drops are emitted further includes a mechanism adapted to detect fluid levels in an ink supply tank to the inkjet printer while the printer is in idle mode, and shut down the printer when ink usage exceeds a predetermined volume.
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