Printers
US8740487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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5References
15Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/0085
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printer assembly (10) adapted for use with a print head comprising a platen (14) operable to move in a first plane; and a vacuum source in fluid communication with the platen (14) to provide a vacuum communication path to draw air through the platen (14) such that a sheet of media arranged on the platen (14) is biased towards it, characterised by a movable aperture (52) in the vacuum communication path between the vacuum source and the platen (14), the movable aperture (52) being arranged to move with the platen (14).
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