Lamp configuration and controller for a radiant dryer unit of an inkjet printer
US8955957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/00212
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for a dryer unit of a printer. In one embodiment, a dryer unit includes a light source having a plurality of lamps. The dryer unit further includes a controller that associates a target output power with each of the lamps of the light source. When in operation, the controller determines a speed of a printable medium that passes through the dryer unit. The controller is able to vary an intensity of light generated by the light source based on the speed of the printable medium by varying which of the lamps of the light source are energized to their target output power.
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