Purging fluid from fluid-ejection nozzles by performing spit-wipe operations
US7914110B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/2142
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Fluid is purged from a plurality of fluid-ejection nozzles of a fluid-ejection mechanism. A first series of spit-wipe operations is performed. A second series of spit-wipe operations is then performed.
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