Changing the resolution of a printer using a pulse train
US8848236B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/005
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A variable resolution print system is provided. The system includes a variable resolution printer coupled to a positional encoder and a configuration module. The position encoder provides a pulse train to a controller in the variable resolution printer, the pulse train representing the movement of a target relative to the printer. A user of the print system enters or sets a desired resolution for printing via the configuration module. The controller calculates the difference between pulses in the pulse train. The controller then determines an adjustment to the calculate difference based on the desired resolution. The adjustment is used to generate a pulse train that actuates one or more print head of the printer.
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