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Ink-jet recording apparatus, recording method, and flushing method

US8360551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2010
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/1721
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink-jet recording apparatus includes an ink-jet recording head having a nozzle from which ink is ejected on the basis of print data, an ink-receiving unit that receives the ink ejected from the nozzle, and a surface-tension-depressant-solution supplying unit that supplies a liquid composition containing a surface tension depressant to the ink-receiving unit when the ink is ejected from the nozzle into the ink-receiving unit.

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