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Printing system with scanner to align printhead assembly

US8550617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 29, 2010
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J15/04
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printing system that has a printhead assembly, a vacuum platen assembly opposite the printhead assembly, a media path between the printhead assembly and the vacuum platen, a drive roller for moving media along the media path, a vacuum belt assembly to move the media away from the vacuum platen assembly and a scanner adjacent the vacuum belt to capture information from the media for feedback control of the printhead assembly.

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