Device for servicing an inkjet print head on a hand held...

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2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Lepisto, Ryan (Department: 2883)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Ejector mechanism

C347S029000, C347S031000, C347S032000, C347S109000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07997683

ABSTRACT:
A hand-held printer that includes an inkjet array having a plurality of inkjets is disclosed. The hand-held printer may include an inkjet cap sized to cooperatively engage the inkjet array, wherein the inkjet cap is movable between and open position and a closed position, and a plurality of wipers carried by the inkjet cap, wherein each of the plurality of wipers is configured to engage one of the plurality of inkjets as the inkjet cap moves from the open position to the closed position; and wherein each of the plurality of wipers includes a gasket configured to form a seal adjacent to one of the plurality of inkjets.

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