Methods and apparatus for optimizing energy supplied to a print head heater
US7690752B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/04591
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for optimizing the energy supplied to a print head heater are disclosed. A resistance associated with the print head heater or actuator is determined. A range of fire pulse values is determined based at least in part on the determined resistance and a velocity optimization procedure is executed based at least in part on the determined range of fire pulse values. An optimal fire pulse for the print head heater is selected based at least in part on the results of the velocity optimization procedure.
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