Incremental printing of symbolic information – Ink jet – Ejector mechanism
Patent
1996-08-20
1998-08-04
Barlow, Jr., John E.
Incremental printing of symbolic information
Ink jet
Ejector mechanism
347 23, 347 49, B41J 2165
Patent
active
057901473
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed toward a method of cleaning an ink jet cartridge assembly, and an apparatus for use in such a method. The method broadly includes the steps of providing a source of steam, and positioning the ink jet cartridge assembly adjacent to the source of steam. When the cartridge assembly is positioned adjacent to the source of steam, nozzle openings formed through a nozzle plate of the assembly are exposed to the steam for cleaning the openings. The steam assists in softening sediments and other material deposited in and around the nozzle openings so that the sediments may be removed from the nozzle plate. The invention also comprises, in combination, an ink jet cartridge assembly including a nozzle plate having a plurality of openings formed therethrough, and a source of steam. The cartridge assembly is operatively positioned adjacent to the source of steam so that the openings of the nozzle plate are exposed to the steam for cleaning the openings.
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Barlow Jr. John E.
Laser Cycle, Inc.
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