Device and method for print head maintenance

Details Device and method for print head maintenance Device and method for print head maintenance

2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Vo, Anh T. N. (Department: 2861)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

C347S033000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11041206

ABSTRACT:
A print head maintenance device. During maintenance, excess ink dispersed from the print head is collected in a collection device. A shuttle moves with the print head in a first direction, with a wiper moves in a second direction wiping remaining ink from the print head. The shuttle returns to an initial position at which time ink collected in the collection device is drained out and absorbed by an absorber.

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