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System and method for adjusting printhead operations in a direct-to-object printer having a fixed printhead array

US9975327B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2017
Grant dateMay 22, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/00214
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A direct-to-object printer includes a plurality of imaging devices that generates image data of an object secured in a holder before the holder and the object pass a plurality of printheads for printing an ink image on the object. A controller receives the image data and converts it to an object profile. The controller operates ejectors in the printheads with reference to the object profile to attenuate inconsistent ink image density and ink image distortion.

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