Fluid flow device for a printing system
US7735980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/031
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing system and method of printing are provided. The system includes a liquid drop ejector operable to eject liquid drops having a plurality of volumes along a first path. A fluid flow source is operable to produce a first fluid flow that interacts with the liquid drops to cause liquids drops having one of the plurality of volumes to begin moving along a second path. A fluid flow source is operable to produce a second fluid flow. The second fluid flow including a flow component substantially parallel to the first path.
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