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System and method for correcting stitch error in a staggered printhead assembly

US8573725B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2010
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J3/543
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved method of measuring relative positions of adjacent printheads in a printhead array has been developed. A pair of ink dashes is made with different colors of ink from adjacent printheads and an offset distance between the dashes is determined from color density measurements of the two dashes. The offset distance may then be used to adjust the stitch alignment of the two printheads.

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