Printing system and method
US8931870B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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