Ink jet recording apparatus and a method of cleaning a recording

Details Ink jet recording apparatus and a method of cleaning a recording Ink jet recording apparatus and a method of cleaning a recording

1992-02-14

1993-04-13

Hartary, Joseph W.

Recorders

Performance of multiple functions of steam and gas engines

Pressure responsive element

346140R, B41J 2165

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052027023

ABSTRACT:
A method of cleaning an ink jet recording head uses a flexible blade that is moved forwardly and backwardly in response to the capping operation of the front surface of the recording head and the movement of a carriage, and the front surface of the recording head is wiped by the blade in response to the movement of the carriage. An ink jet recording apparatus has a recording head disposed on a carriage, cap means for covering the front surface of the recording head and a blade for cleaning the front surface of the recording head, characterized by blade moving means for moving the blade forward or backward in the direction of the recording head by movement of the cap means and movement of the carriage.

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