Overprint trough for an image forming apparatus

Details Overprint trough for an image forming apparatus Overprint trough for an image forming apparatus

2008-07-22

2011-10-04

Lepisto, Ryan (Department: 2883)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Ejector mechanism

C347S020000, C347S022000, C347S036000, C347S101000, C347S104000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08029093

ABSTRACT:
An image forming apparatus includes a reference surface that is partitioned into an array of chambers; an image forming head for forming an image on a media; and a source of negative pressure. The array of chambers is in fluid communication with the source of negative pressure. An overprint trough is positioned neighboring the array of chambers. The overprint trough includes a side wall with a plurality of vent holes to direct airborne ink mist produced by the image forming head away from a back side of the media.

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