Printing device with media path flushing
US8379233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing device for use with a peripheral media-handling device defining a peripheral media path with a first sensor therealong including a print engine coupled with the peripheral media-handling device to accommodate conveyance of media therebetween, the print engine defining an engine media path between an inlet and an outlet thereof, and including a second sensor therealong, and a processor configured to calculate a greatest distance collectively along the media paths that media can travel without reaching one of the sensors, the processor being further configured to command substantially simultaneous flushing of the peripheral media-handling device and the print engine to advance media the calculated greatest distance.
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