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Firing signal forwarding in a fluid ejection device

US8348373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2008
Grant dateJan 8, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/04598
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for forwarding a firing signal within a nozzle group of a fluid ejection device includes receiving warm data and fire data. A firing signal having a firing pulse preceded by a warming pulse is received. The firing signal is conditionally modified according to of the fire data. The conditionally modified firing signal is forwarded to a particular nozzle circuit of the nozzle group.

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