Fluid-ejection device service station
US7798599B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/36
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A service station for a fluid-ejection mechanism of a fluid-ejection device includes one or more mechanisms. The mechanisms move back and forth over the fluid-ejection mechanism to wipe the fluid-ejection mechanism. The mechanisms cap the fluid-ejection mechanism during periods of nonuse of the fluid-ejection mechanism. The service station is mounted on the fluid-ejection mechanism, and remains mounted on the fluid-ejection mechanism while the fluid-ejection mechanism is used to eject fluid onto media. The fluid-ejection device is moved by a user to properly eject the fluid onto the media.
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