Ink-jet printer comprising a structure to eliminate ink...

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2008-12-18

2011-12-06

Feggins, Kristal (Department: 2861)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

C347S035000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08070277

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides an ink jet assembly that prevents and controls ink drips from upper print heads from contacting the lower print heads or paper in the system. A heated ink drip bib is provided below the ink jet releasing portion of a print head. This ink drip bib directs falling or dripping ink into a drip tray located below each ink bib during the purge cycle. The ink bibs and the drip trays are co-extensive so that any ink being deflected from the ink bib is caught by the ink tray. In one embodiment, the ink bib is angled away from the printing surface to ensure that any solidified ink is separated from an imaging surface.

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