Multi-function printhead platen

Details Multi-function printhead platen Multi-function printhead platen

2006-02-07

2006-02-07

Vo, Anh T. N. (Department: 2861)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Ejector mechanism

Reexamination Certificate

active

06994419

ABSTRACT:
In order to conveniently service a pagewidth printhead a rotatable platen is provided. The platen rotates about an axis parallel to the printhead and has a number of radially disposed elongate working surfaces. In particular, one of the working surfaces comprises a blotter to blot the printhead subsequent to a printing operation. Another of the surfaces is adapted to support print media during printing whilst a third comprises a portion of a printhead capper that is applied to the printhead to prevent drying of ink between printing operations. The platen is conveniently rotated by a drive roller of the printer incorporating the printhead.

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