Printing systems and methods
US7669531B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/002
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In general, in a first aspect, the invention features a production system for producing items having an image printed thereon. The production system includes a conveyor configured to carry articles along a path relative to one or more stations of the production line, wherein each article is positioned at a site on the conveyor. The production system also includes a printing station configured to print an image on the articles as the conveyor moves the items past the printing station and an electronic controller configured to provide instructions to the printing station, wherein the electronic controller modifies the printing operation based on the operation of another station in the production system.
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