Printer having rotatable service modules embedded in fixed vacuum platen
US9056473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J15/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing system includes: a fixed printhead assembly having an array of printheads and vacuum platen assembly. The vacuum platen assembly includes a fixed vacuum platen and a plurality of rotatable service modules embedded in the fixed vacuum platen. Each service module is positioned opposite a respective printhead, and each service module comprises a respective vacuum platen module.
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