Inkjet printer maintenance arrangement and method
US8814323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16585
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Inkjet printing apparatus has a printhead mounted on a printer carriage and a maintenance assembly mounted on a maintenance carriage. Media are transported to the printhead for printing. To prepare for maintenance operations, a printer drive unit drives the printhead carriage between a printing position and a printer parked position where it is spaced from the printhead. A maintenance drive unit drives the maintenance assembly between a maintenance assembly and a position next to the printhead where it occupies the space vacated by the printhead.
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