Cap actuation mechanism for capping ink jet printheads

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1992-11-12

1993-10-26

Miller, Jr., George H.

Recorders

Markers and/or driving means therefor

With ink supply to marker

B41J 2165

Patent

active

052570444

ABSTRACT:
A cap actuation mechanism for placing a cap, movably mounted on a cap carriage of an ink jet printer maintenance station, into sealing engagement with the nozzle face of the printhead of the printer. The cap mechanism functioning in response to movement by the cap carriage which in turn is moved by printer's print cartridge carriage when it leaves a printing zone for servicing by the maintenance station.

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