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System and method for correcting stitch and roll error in a staggered full width array printhead assembly

US8746835B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2009
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2025/008
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method evaluates printhead position in a staggered full width array (SFWA) printhead assembly. The method includes selecting a first printhead configuration for printing a first test pattern on an image receiving member, generating positional correction data for roll and stitch displacements obtained from captured image data of the first test pattern, comparing the positional correction data to at least one threshold in a displacement range, and operating at least one printhead actuator in accordance with the positional correction data in response to the positional correction data exceeding at least one predetermined threshold in the displacement range.

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