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Print head error checking apparatus and method

US7828406B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2008
Grant dateNov 9, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/14354
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided are a print head error checking apparatus and method in which the residual oscillation of a piezoelectric element corresponding to each nozzle of a print head is sensed, the sensed residual oscillation of each piezoelectric element and a predetermined residual oscillation of the piezoelectric element are compared to each other, and whether a print head normally operates is checked in consideration of the results of the comparisons.

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