Method for homogenizing a pigment ink contained in an ink cartri

Details Method for homogenizing a pigment ink contained in an ink cartri Method for homogenizing a pigment ink contained in an ink cartri

1997-09-15

2000-05-16

Moses, Richard

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

347 86, B41J 217

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060626828

ABSTRACT:
A method for homogenizing pigment ink contained in an ink cartridge mounted to move along a carrier shaft of an ink jet printer is characterized by the step of driving the ink cartridge at least once along the carrier shaft so as to stir the pigment ink into a uniform mixture. In further embodiments of the invention, driving of the ink cartridge and stirring of the pigment ink take place before performance of printing and/or nozzle cleaning operations when printing and/or nozzle cleaning commands are issued.

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