Systems and methods for detecting intermittent, weak and...

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2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Nguyen, Lam S (Department: 2853)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Controller

C347S005000, C347S009000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07896460

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are provided for detecting intermittent, weak or missing jets of a printer. The detection is implemented using a test pattern. Detected failed jets may be confirmed using a verification target. A printhead containing nozzles corresponding to detected failed jets may be wiped or purged.

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