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Recording apparatus and recording method

US9636925B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2015
Grant dateMay 2, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/2139
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A recording apparatus is provided in which a recording medium and a plurality of nozzles including a plurality of nozzles for black which is lined up in a predetermined line-up direction to form black dots and a plurality of nozzles for color which is lined up in the line-up direction to form composite black dots move relatively in a relative movement direction that is different from the line-up direction. The recording apparatus includes a processing unit that forms composite black dots with a nozzle group included in the plurality of nozzles for color to complement dots which are to be formed by a failed nozzle included in the plurality of nozzles for black. The nozzle group includes a plurality of nozzles that is positioned differently in the line-up direction.

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