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Printing system servicing

US9844944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2016
Grant dateDec 19, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/16591
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printing system includes a print bar, a plurality of printheads installed on the print bar and an auxiliary printhead moveable parallel to the print bar. A number of first nozzles of the auxiliary printhead substitute for a number of second nozzles of the printheads during a nozzle servicing operation performed on the second nozzles.

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