Fill reduction for printing
US8851594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06K15/1871
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods of fill area reduction during printing are disclosed. An example of a method includes identifying a fill area. The method also includes generating a depletion matrix corresponding to the fill area. The depletion matrix identifies which of the plurality of print heads to deactivate. The method also includes selectively adjusting output from the plurality of print heads based on the depletion matrix in order to reduce fill area during printing.
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