Method and printer for multi-pass page-wide array printing
US8057010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/2146
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of printing an image on a substrate using a page-wide-array printer and a page wide array printer is provided. The method includes printing a first portion of the image as relative movement occurs between the substrate and the print heads, and printing a second portion of the image as relative movement occurs between the substrate and the print heads, such that there exists an area of overlap between the first portion of the image and the second portion of the image. The substrate may be moved in a first direction relative to the print heads whilst the first portion of the image is printed, moved in a second direction opposite to the first direction; and moved in the first direction again whilst the second portion of the image is printed. The substrate may be printed whilst the substrate is moved in the second direction.
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