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Printhead positioning for web gap adjustment

US8757746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2012
Grant dateJun 24, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J25/3088
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inkjet printer includes a printhead module having a plurality of printheads which eject ink for printing images on the surface of a recording media supported by a backing member. A gap distance between the printheads and the surface of the recording media is adjusted by a positioner coupled to the printhead module where a sensor determines the gap distance between the printhead module and the backing member.

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