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Replaceable printbar assembly

US8042910B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

24Claims

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Assignee

HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P. · US

Inventors

Paul Ray · Maple Grove, US
George C. Lysy · San Diego, US
Thomas J. Tarnacki · San Diego, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 17, 2008
Grant date	Oct 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 28, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB41J2202/20
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A web press printer includes a frame spaced above a media support and at least one printbar removably secured to the frame. The at least one printbar supports an array of printheads extending generally transverse to the media support. The at least one printbar also includes a connector and a routing mechanism. The connector is configured to releasably connect to an element supply that is external to the at least one printbar. The routing mechanism is in communication with the element supply via the connector and configured to separately route the supplied element to each respective printhead.

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