Printer having sled providing wiping, capping and platen modules
US9221261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/1721
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printer includes: an inkjet printhead assembly; a sled slidably arranged with respect to the printhead assembly, the sled supporting a platen module, a capper module and a wiper module; a sliding mechanism for sliding the sled relative to printhead assembly so as to selectively align one of the platen, capper and wiper modules with the printhead assembly; and a lift mechanism for lifting an aligned module linearly away from the sled and towards the printhead assembly. The platen module is positioned between the capper and wiper modules on the sled, such that the capper and wiper modules are positioned at opposite sides of the printhead assembly during printing.
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