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Printing system and method

US8931870B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 2012
Grant dateJan 13, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/16529
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

According to one example there is provided a method of printing an image on a substrate using a printing system having a printhead. The method comprises forming, using ink from the printing system, a spittoon on the substrate, printing the image on the substrate, and whilst printing the image, ejecting ink from a printhead into the formed spittoon during a printhead maintenance operation.

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