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Inkjet printer with fan and port selectively blowing outside or recirculated air

US9387710B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2015
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J29/377
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a printer with a blower that is capable of easier maintenance than a conventional printer. In order for this, the printer comprising an access cover and a blower unit, when the access cover is in a closed state, the blower unit blows airflow on a sheet where ink has been applied, when the access cover is in an opened state, the part of the blower unit is/are open together with the access cover to be exposed.

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