Incremental printing of symbolic information – Ink jet – Ejector mechanism
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-18
2007-09-18
Meier, Stephen (Department: 2853)
Incremental printing of symbolic information
Ink jet
Ejector mechanism
C347S039000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11003420
ABSTRACT:
A printer is disclosed which has(a) a pagewidth printhead assembly having a pagewidth printhead and a plurality of nozzles located along the printhead for delivering ink onto print media as it is transported past the printhead, and(b) a capping mechanism associated with the printhead.The capping mechanism comprises a capping member formed from a flexible sheet-like material having a width corresponding substantially to the length of the printhead. The flexible sheet-like material is provided as a replaceable roll from which a portion of the material is in use drawn to form the capping member.Also disclosed is a printer in which, as an optional aspect, a platen is positioned adjacent the printhead and arranged to engage with and position the capping member in nozzle capping engagement with the printhead.
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