Image forming apparatus and methods thereof
US8702198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/04586
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of detecting fluid drops ejected from a fluid applicator unit having nozzles. The method includes establishing a detection zone to detect detection fluid drops transmitted therein and ejecting a set of detection fluid drops through a set of nozzles of the fluid applicator unit through the detection zone to a detection receiving member. The method also includes ejecting a set of warm-up fluid drops through an other set of nozzles to a warm-up receiving member in a manner in which the set of warm-up fluid drops bypasses the detection zone. The method also includes detecting the set of the detection fluid drops ejected into the detection zone.
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