Inkjet recording device

Details Inkjet recording device Inkjet recording device

2008-03-26

2010-11-16

Nguyen, Lamson D (Department: 2861)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Ejector mechanism

C347S022000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07832830

ABSTRACT:
An inkjet recording device one aspect of the invention comprises: a plurality of inkjet heads each having an ink ejection surface; a frame that has a plurality of holes formed therein and supports the plurality of inkjet heads such that the plurality of ink ejection surfaces are respectively exposed from the plurality of holes; a cap comprising a projection formed thereon to define a plurality of recessed portions; and a cap moving mechanism configured to move at least one of the cap and the frame to selectively position the projection at a first position and a second position. The projection at the first position abuts on the frame such that the plurality of ink ejection surfaces are respectively surrounded by the plurality of recessed portions. The projection at the second position is spaced from the frame.

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