Ink jet printing method and apparatus

Details Ink jet printing method and apparatus Ink jet printing method and apparatus

2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Luu, Matthew (Department: 2861)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Ejector mechanism

C347S042000, C347S084000

Reexamination Certificate

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07922299

ABSTRACT:
An ink jet print head comprises a print head matrix having nozzles for drop∥ formation and release opening onto a print side surface of said matrix and individual local micro-reservoirs, each associated with the local nozzles. The reservoirs open onto an ink supply surface of the matrix and are supplied with ink by capillary action from wiping or spraying of ink regularly refreshed onto the ink supply surface. The design allows for a print head that substantially covers the area of the print media and thus permits stationary printing. Printing is rapid and the ink supply arrangement allows for reliable ink supply at atmospheric pressure.

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