Printer including a spit zone
US9849676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16508
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printer includes a printhead assembly, a spit zone, and a controller. The printhead assembly includes nozzles to eject ink drops. The spit zone is to store maintenance ink. The controller is to move the printhead assembly over the spit zone while ink is ejected from the nozzles during spits.
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