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Method of removing particulates from a printhead using a disposable sheet

US7708375B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd · AU

Inventors

Brian Robert Brown · Chatswood, AU
Vesa Karppinen · Sydney, AU
Kia Silverbrook · Sydney, AU

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 10, 2006
Grant date	May 4, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 23, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB41J2/16526
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of removing particulates from an ink ejection face of a printhead is provided. The method comprises the steps of: (i) flooding the face with ink from the printhead, thereby dispersing the particulates into the flooded ink; and (ii) transferring the flooded ink, including the particulates, onto a disposable sheet moving through a maintenance zone adjacent the face, wherein the sheet does not contact the face.

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