Image forming apparatus configured to include nozzle face capping control
US9409400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16511
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes an apparatus body, a recording head, a maintenance unit, a cover, and a controller. The recording head has a nozzle face and nozzles in the nozzle face to eject droplets of liquid. The maintenance unit has a cap to protect the nozzle face of the recording head. The cover opens an interior of the apparatus body to an outside of the apparatus body. The controller performs a normal control to cap the nozzle face of the recording head with the cap on opening of the cover and a special control to expose the nozzle face of the recording head to an area opened by the cover on receipt of an external instruction.
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