Method of purging printhead using hammer mechanism

Details Method of purging printhead using hammer mechanism Method of purging printhead using hammer mechanism

2006-07-10

2010-12-28

Meier, Stephen D (Department: 2853)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

C347S085000, C347S022000, C347S029000, C347S035000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07857435

ABSTRACT:
A method of purging ink from an inkjet printhead is provided. The printhead is in fluid communication with an ink reservoir via an ink conduit. The method comprises compressing part of the ink conduit using a hammer mechanism, thereby purging ink from the printhead and flooding an ink ejection face of the printhead.

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