Method for identifying a media type and selecting a print mode based on the media type
US8493616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/009
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for printing an image, the method includes the steps of defining a media support surface; advancing a print medium onto the support surface; emitting light from a first side of the print medium toward the defined surface; moving a sensor on a second side of the print medium along a scan direction; monitoring the position of the sensor as it moves along the scan direction; sensing the light on the second side of the print medium which is opposite the first side as the light passes through the print medium to a sensor; providing memory for storing patterns representing particular media types; providing a processor for comparing signals from the sensor to patterns stored in the memory in order to identify media type; identifying the print medium type; selecting a print mode based on the identified print medium type; processing an image according to the selected print mode; and printing the image on the print medium.
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