Maintenance system having modular sled
US8523316B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/1721
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A maintenance system for a printhead, the system having a sled slidably arranged with respect to the printhead a media platen module supported by the sled a capper module supported by the sled a wiper module supported by the sled; and a selection mechanism for selectively sliding the sled to align one of the platen, capper and wiper modules with the printhead, and for moving the aligned module to a position in proximity of the printhead.
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