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Inkjet printer

US9579898B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2015
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2202/20
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An inkjet printer that can improve image quality of printing than in a conventional technique is to be provided. An inkjet printer includes an inkjet head 40 that discharges ink droplets toward a print medium; an in-head ink heating unit that heats ink inside the inkjet head 40; and an out-of-head ink heating device 68 that heats ink in an ink supply passage to the inkjet head 40 at outside of the inkjet head 40, and the out-of-head ink heating device 68 is arranged at a position where the heated ink is supplied to the inkjet head 40.

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