Translational service station system for inkjet printheads

Details Translational service station system for inkjet printheads Translational service station system for inkjet printheads

1996-07-03

1999-11-09

Le, N.

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Ejector mechanism

347 32, 347 35, 347 33, B41J 2165

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active

059800186

ABSTRACT:
An inkjet printhead service station for an inkjet printing mechanism includes a platform that is translationally moveable perpendicular to a scanning axis along which a carriage transports the printhead. The sliding pallet carries servicing appliances, like wipers and caps for servicing the printhead orifice plates, as well as flaps for cleaning cheek regions of the printhead adjacent the orifice plate. The pallet may be moved to expose a spittoon formed thereunder for spitting ink from the printhead. An upper bonnet portion of the service station frame has a scraper bar for removing ink residue from the wipers and flaps. An inkjet printing mechanism having such a service station, and a method of servicing an inkjet printhead are also provided.

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