Inkjet printing
US8366231B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/377
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A carrier for an array comprising a plurality of print heads, comprises an elongate bar having an ink conduit extending through the bar in a longitudinal direction. The carrier also comprises a print head receiving area adapted to receive or mount the plurality of print heads, and a heat transfer fluid conduit extending through the bar in a longitudinal direction. The carrier is arranged so that each print head received or mounted in the print head receiving area is in fluid communication with the ink conduit, wherein the heat transfer fluid conduit is disposed adjacent both the ink conduit and the print head receiving area. The carrier may comprise two ink conduits and two heat transfer fluid conduits. Heat transfer fluid may in use be conducted along the first and second heat transfer conduits in opposite directions.
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