Method for printing on a print media
US7648216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J13/0027
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a method for printing on a print media using nozzles in a printhead, it is determined as to whether one or more of the nozzles are out. In response to the one or more of the nozzles being out, the print media is micro-linefed between at least two printing passes of the printhead when the printhead is substantially in position to print onto a margin section of the print media. The micro-linefeeding includes activation of a print media feed means to advance the print media for a distance that is substantially smaller than a normal advance of the print media, to thereby reduce printing defects in the margin section caused by one or more nozzles that are out.
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