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System and method for compensating for defective inkjets ejecting black ink in solid fill areas

US8882236B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2013
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/2146
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of solid ink printer operation compensates for missing black ink in solid fill areas. The method includes ejecting at least one other color of ink into a black solid fill area at a predetermined distance to the area missing the black ink. The additional non-black ink urges black ink between the non-black ink and the area missing the black ink to migrate into the area in which the black ink is missing.

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