Printing system servicing
US9844944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 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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