Printer and method for controlling power consumption thereof
US9033450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/393
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printer having an internal electrical power supply is disclosed herein. A method for controlling power consumption in the printer includes receiving an image to be printed, calculating an estimated temperature of the printer, and controlling a speed of the printer to control the power consumption to keep a temperature of the printer below a predetermined maximum temperature in response to the estimated temperature.
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