Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110025738 | PRINTER SYSTEM WITH PRINTHEAD CARRIAGE CONNECTED TO INK SUPPLY FROM A SINGLE SIDE - A printing system that has a print zone, a media path extending through the print zone along a paper axis, a printhead carriage with a plurality of printhead mounting sites for mounting a plurality of printhead modules adjacent the print zone such that the printhead modules collectively span the media path, the printhead carriage having a long side extending transverse to the paper axis, the long side having access formations for ink conduits and a plurality of interfaces for connection to the ink conduits to supply ink to each of the printhead modules respectively. All ink for the plurality of printhead modules is supplied by ink conduits extending through the access formations on said long side of the printhead carriage. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025739 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH PRINTHEAD CARRIAGE CONNECTED TO INK SUPPLY FROM A SINGLE SIDE - A wide format printer that has a print zone, a media path more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide and extending through the print zone along a paper axis, a printhead carriage with a plurality of printhead mounting sites for mounting a plurality of printhead modules adjacent the print zone such that the printhead modules collectively span the media path, the printhead carriage having a long side extending transverse to the paper axis, the long side having access formations for ink conduits and a plurality of interfaces for connection to the ink conduits to supply ink to each of the printhead modules respectively. All ink for the plurality of printhead modules is supplied by ink conduits extending through the access formations on the long side of the printhead carriage. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025742 | PRINT ENGINE WITH INK SUPPLY CONDUITS EXTENDING FROM A LONG SIDE OF ELONGATE PRINTHEAD CARRIAGE - A print engine for an inkjet printer which has a media path extending past a printhead assembly along a paper axis, has an elongate printhead carriage extending transverse to the paper axis, a series of interfaces for supplying ink to respective printhead modules spaced along the printhead carriage such that during use, the printhead modules span the media path and ink conduits connected to the interfaces for feeding ink to the printhead modules. The printhead carriage has a series formations to position the ink conduits such that they all extend away from the interfaces in a direction transverse to the long axis to a common side of the printhead carriage. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025747 | PRINTING SYSTEM FOR MEDIA OF DIFFERENT SIZES - A printing system that has a media transport system configured to transport media of differing dimensions along a media path, a printhead assembly for printing media transported along the media path, the media path having differing widths depending on the dimensions of the media and, a plurality of service modules for the printhead assembly. Each of the service modules is configured to operate in a plurality of different modes. During use, the media path extends between the printhead assembly and at least some of the service modules configured to operate in one of the modes while any of the service modules beyond the media path operate in another of the modes. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025748 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH FIXED PRINTHEADS AND MOVABLE VACUUM PLATEN - A wide format printer that has a printhead assembly, a drive roller for feeding media along a media path and a vacuum platen assembly configured for movement relative to the fixed printhead assembly. The media path is more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025749 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH INPUT ROLLER AND MOVABLE MEDIA ENGAGEMENT OUTPUT - A wide format printer that has a print zone where droplets of ink print onto media, a drive roller configured to translate the media into the print zone and a movable media engagement assembly for vacuum engagement of one side of the media to draw the media away from the print zone wherein, the print zone is more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025750 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH INPUT ROLLER AND MOVABLE MEDIA ENGAGEMENT OUTPUT FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY ENGAGING MEDIA - A wide format printer that has a drive roller configured to engage and push media into a print zone and a movable media engagement assembly configured to engage one side of the media and pull the media while the drive roller remains engaged with the media wherein the print zone is more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025754 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH INDEPENDENTLY OPERABLE PRINTHEAD SERVICE MODULES - A printing system that has a printhead assembly for printing media fed along a media path and a plurality of service modules for the printhead assembly. Each of the service modules is configured to operate in a plurality of different modes and each of the service modules are independently operable. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025755 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH INDEPENDENTLY OPERABLE PRINTHEAD SERVICE MODULES - A wide format printer that has a printhead assembly for printing media fed along a media path, the media path being more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide, and a plurality of service modules for the printhead assembly. Each of the service modules is configured to operate in a plurality of different modes and each of the service modules are independently operable. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025758 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH SPITTOON AND AEROSOL COLLECTION - A printing system that has a media feed assembly for feeding different sizes of media along a media path, the media path having a width corresponding to a maximum width of media that can be printed by the printing system. The system also having a printhead assembly positioned on a first side of the media path and spanning the width of the media path, an aerosol collection duct with an opening on the first side of the media path and a spittoon system positioned on a second side of the media path opposing the first side. The printhead assembly is configured to eject non-printing ink drops from any section not required to print media that is less than the maximum width, and the spittoon system is configured to collect the non-printing ink drops. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025759 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE PRINTHEADS EACH SUPPLIED BY MULTIPLE CONDUITS - A printing system that has an ink supply, a feed line coupled to the ink supply, a return line coupled to the ink supply, a plurality of printheads each fluidically coupled to the feed and the return lines via separate couplings. Each of the printheads receives ink from both the feed and the return lines. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025760 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH PRINTHEADS SUPPLIED BY MULTIPLE INK CONDUITS CONNECTED BY A BYPASS LINE - A printing system with an ink supply, a feed line coupled to the ink supply, a return line coupled to the ink supply, a plurality of printheads each fluidically coupled to the first and return lines and a bypass line coupling the feed line to the return line. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025761 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE INK ACCUMULATORS - A printing system that has an ink supply, an accumulator reservoir, a valve coupling the accumulator reservoir to the ink supply, the valve being configured to open when the ink level in the accumulator reservoir reaches a lower limit of a predetermined ink level range, and close when the ink level in the accumulator reservoir reaches an upper limit of the ink level range, and a plurality of printheads in fluid communication with the accumulator reservoir. Each of the printheads has nozzles for ejecting ink onto media. During printing, the accumulator reservoir is fixed relative to the printheads such that hydrostatic ink pressure at the nozzles is generated by the elevation of the ink level in the accumulator reservoir relative to the elevation of the of the nozzles. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025762 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH PUMP TO PRIME PRINTHEADS - A printing system that has an ink supply, a feed line coupled to the ink supply, a return line coupled to the ink supply, a plurality of printheads each coupled to the feed line and the return line and a pumping system configured to generate fluid flow from the feed line to the return line via the printheads to prime the printheads. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025763 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH PUMP TO CREATE PRESSURE DIFFERENCE ACROSS PRINTHEADS - A printing system that has an ink supply, a first conduit coupled to the ink supply, a second conduit coupled to the ink supply, a plurality of printheads each coupled to the first conduit and the second conduit and a pumping system to generate a pressure difference between the first conduit and the second conduit during a printhead replacement operation. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025764 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH PUMP TO PRIME MULTIPLE PRINTHEADS - A printing system that has an ink supply, a feed line coupled to the ink supply, a return line coupled to the ink supply, a plurality of printheads each fluidically coupled to the feed and the return lines, a bypass line coupling the feed line to the return line and a pumping system configured to initially prime ink through the feed line, the return line, and the bypass line before priming each of the printheads. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025765 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH DATUM FEATURES ON PRINTHEAD CARRIAGE - A printing system that has a print zone, a media path extending through the print zone along a paper axis, a printhead carriage for mounting a plurality of printhead modules adjacent the print zone such that the printhead modules collectively span the media path and are staggered with respect to the paper axis, the printhead modules each having nozzles arranged in parallel rows and a plurality of datum features for holding the printhead carriage such that the parallel rows extend normal to the paper feed axis. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025766 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH ADJUSTABLE AEROSOL COLLECTION - A wide format printer that has a drive roller for feeding different sizes of media along a media path at least 432 mm (17 inches) wide, an inkjet printhead assembly for printing the media and an ink aerosol collection system for removing ink aerosol from areas adjacent the media path. The ink aerosol collection system is configured to remove aerosol at a greater rate in response to an increase in the media size. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025767 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH INK ACCUMMULATORS FOR HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE REGULATION - A wide format printer that has a printhead assembly with nozzles for ejecting ink onto media fed along a media path more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide, a plurality of ink containers, a plurality accumulator reservoirs, each having an inlet for connection to one of the ink containers, an outlet for connection to the printhead assembly and a fluid level regulator for maintaining fluid levels in the reservoir within a controlled fluid level range. During use, the plurality of ink accumulator reservoirs are mounted at a fixed elevation relative to the nozzles such that hydrostatic fluid pressure at the nozzles is maintained within a predetermined range. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025768 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH MULTIPLE PRINTHEADS EACH SUPPLIED BY MULTIPLE CONDUITS - A wide format printer that has an ink supply, a feed line to the ink supply, a return line coupled to the ink supply, and a plurality of printheads collectively spanning a paper path more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide. Each printhead is fluidically coupled to the feed and the return via separate couplings. During printing, the printheads receives ink from both the feed and return lines. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025769 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH PRINTHEADS SUPPLIED BY MULTIPLE INK CONDUITS CONNECTED BY A BYPASS LINE - A wide format printer that has an ink supply, a feed line coupled to the ink supply, a return line coupled to the ink supply, a plurality of printheads collectively spanning a paper path more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide, each of the printheads being fluidically coupled to the first and second conduits and, a bypass line coupling the feed line to the return line. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025770 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH MULTIPLE INK ACCUMULATORS - A wide format printer that has an ink supply, an accumulator reservoir, a valve coupling the accumulator reservoir to the ink supply, the valve being configured to open when the ink level in the accumulator reservoir reaches a lower limit of a predetermined ink level range, and close when the ink level in the accumulator reservoir reaches an upper limit of the ink level range and, a plurality of printheads collectively spanning a paper path more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide, each of the printheads being in fluid communication with the accumulator reservoir and each of the printheads having nozzles for ejecting ink onto media. During printing, the accumulator reservoir is fixed relative to the printheads such that hydrostatic ink pressure at the nozzles is generated by the elevation of the ink level in the accumulator reservoir relative to the elevation of the of the nozzles. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025771 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH PUMP TO PRIME PRINTHEADS - A wide format printer that has an ink supply, a feed line coupled to the ink supply, a return line coupled to the ink supply, a plurality of printheads collectively spanning a paper path more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide, each of the printheads being coupled to the feed line and the return line and, a pumping system configured to generate fluid flow from the feed line to the return line via the printheads to prime the printheads. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025772 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH PUMP TO CREATE PRESSURE DIFFERENCE ACROSS PRINTHEADS - A wide format printer that has an ink supply, a feed line coupled to the ink supply, a return line coupled to the ink supply, a plurality of printheads collectively spanning a paper path more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide, the printheads each coupled to the feed line and the return line and, a pumping system to generate a pressure difference between the feed line and the return line during a printhead replacement operation. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025773 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH SPITTOON AND AEROSOL COLLECTION - A wide format printer that has a media feed assembly for feeding different sizes of media along a media path having a width from 914 mm (36 inches) to 1372 mm (54 inches), a printhead assembly positioned on a first side of the media path and spanning the width of the media path, an aerosol collection duct with an opening on the first side of the media path and a spittoon system positioned on a second side of the media path opposing the first side. The printhead assembly is configured to eject non-printing ink drops from any section not required to print media that is less than the maximum width, and the spittoon system is configured to collect the non-printing ink drops. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025774 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH PUMP TO PRIME MULTIPLE PRINTHEADS - A wide format printer that has an ink supply, a feed line coupled to the ink supply, a return line coupled to the ink supply, a plurality of printheads collectively spanning a paper path more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide, the printheads each fluidically coupled to the feed and the return lines, a bypass line coupling the first conduit to the return line and, a pumping system configured to initially prime ink through the feed line, the return line, and the bypass line before priming each of the printheads. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025775 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH AEROSOL COLLECTION FROM BOTH SIDES OF MEDIA PATH - A wide format printer that has an inkjet printhead assembly for printing media fed along a media path that is more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide, and an aerosol collection system for collecting ink aerosol generated by the printhead assembly. The printhead assembly is positioned on a first side of the media path and the aerosol collection system has a first aerosol collection opening positioned on the first side of the media path and a second aerosol collection opening positioned on a second side of the media path. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025781 | INKJET PRINTER WITH PRINTHEAD MODULES HAVING INDIVIDUAL INK INTERFACES - An inkjet printer that has a print zone, a media path extending through the print zone along a paper axis, a printhead carriage with a plurality of printhead mounting sites for mounting a plurality of printhead modules adjacent the print zone such that the printhead modules collectively span the media path and a plurality of interfaces for supplying ink to, and receiving ink from each of the printhead modules respectively. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025797 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH FIXED PRINTHEADS AND MOVABLE VACUUM PLATEN - A printing system that has a printhead assembly, a drive roller for feeding media along a media path and a vacuum platen assembly configured for movement relative to the fixed printhead assembly. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025798 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH INPUT MEDIA ROLLER AND OUTPUT VACUUM BELTS - A printing system that has a print zone, a drive roller positioned at an input side of the print zone, a vacuum platen assembly positioned under the print zone, a printhead assembly overlaying and spanning the print zone and a vacuum belt assembly configured to receive media from the print zone. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025799 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH SCANNER TO ALIGN PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY - A printing system that has a printhead assembly, a vacuum platen assembly opposite the printhead assembly, a media path between the printhead assembly and the vacuum platen, a drive roller for moving media along the media path, a vacuum belt assembly to move the media away from the vacuum platen assembly and a scanner adjacent the vacuum belt to capture information from the media for feedback control of the printhead assembly. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025800 | METHOD OF PRINTING USING INPUT ROLLER AND MOVABLE MEDIA ENGAGEMENT OUTPUT - A method of printing by translating media across a print zone at a first speed based upon the angular velocity of a drive roller and subsequently translating the media at a second speed determined by a movable media engagement assembly configured to engage one side of the media. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025801 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH MEDIA SIMULTANEOUSLY ENGAGING INPUT ROLLER AND MOVABLE MEDIA ENGAGEMENT OUTPUT - A printing system with a drive roller configured to engage and push media into a print zone and a movable media engagement assembly configured to engage one side of the media and pull the media while the drive roller remains engaged with the media. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025802 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH INDEPENDENTLY MOVABLE PRINTHEAD SERVICE MODULES - A printing system that has a media transport system configured to transport media along a media path, a printhead assembly fixed relative to the media path and a plurality of service modules for the printhead assembly. Each of the service modules is independently movable relative to the media path. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025803 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH INPUT MEDIA ROLLER AND OUTPUT VACUUM BELTS - A wide format printer that has a print zone, a drive roller positioned upstream of the print zone, a vacuum platen assembly positioned under the print zone, a printhead assembly overlaying and spanning the print zone and a vacuum belt assembly configured to receive media from the print zone. The print zone is more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025804 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH MEDIA ENCODER IN THE PLATEN - A wide format printer that has a vacuum platen assembly, a printhead assembly spaced from the vacuum platen assembly, a media path extending between the vacuum platen assembly and the printhead assembly and a media encoder embedded within the vacuum platen assembly wherein, the media path is greater than 432 mm (17 inches) wide. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025805 | Wide format printer with independently movable printed service modules - A wide format printer that has a media transport system configured to transport media along a media path that is more than 432 mm (17 inches) wide, a printhead assembly fixed relative to the media path and a plurality of service modules for the printhead assembly. Each of the service modules is independently movable relative to the media path. | 02-03-2011 |
20110025806 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER FOR MEDIA OF DIFFERENT SIZES - A wide format printer that has a media transport system configured to transport media of differing dimensions along a media path, and a printhead assembly for printing media transported along the media path, the media path having variable widths depending on the dimensions of the media but a minimum width of 432 mm (17 inches). The printer also has a plurality of service modules for the printhead assembly, each being configured to operate in a plurality of different modes. The media path extends between the printhead assembly and at least some of the service modules configured to operate in one of the modes while any of the service modules beyond the media path operate in another of the modes. | 02-03-2011 |
20110026046 | WIDE FORMAT PRINTER WITH SCANNER TO ALIGN PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY - A wide format printer that has a printhead assembly, a vacuum platen assembly opposite the printhead assembly, a media path between the printhead assembly and the vacuum platen, a drive roller for moving media along the media path, a vacuum belt assembly to move the media away from the vacuum platen assembly and a scanner adjacent the vacuum belt to capture information from the media for feedback control of the printhead assembly. The media path is more than 432 mm (17 inches wide). | 02-03-2011 |
20110026047 | INKJET PRINTING SYSTEM WITH MEDIA ENCODER IN THE PLATEN - An inkjet printing system that has a vacuum platen assembly, a printhead assembly spaced from the vacuum platen assembly and a media encoder embedded within the vacuum platen assembly. | 02-03-2011 |
20110026048 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH AEROSOL COLLECTION FROM BOTH SIDES OF MEDIA PATH - A printing system that has an inkjet printhead assembly for printing media fed along a media path, and an aerosol collection system for collecting ink aerosol generated by the printhead assembly. The printhead assembly is positioned on a first side of the media path and the aerosol collection system has a first aerosol collection opening positioned on the first side of the media path and a second aerosol collection opening positioned on a second side of the media path. | 02-03-2011 |
20110026049 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH INK ACCUMULATORS FOR HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE REGULATION - A printing system with a printhead assembly with nozzles for ejecting ink, a plurality of ink containers, a accumulator reservoirs each having an inlet for connection to one of the ink containers, an outlet for connection to the printhead assembly and a fluid level regulator for maintaining fluid levels in the reservoir within a controlled fluid level range. The ink accumulator reservoirs are mounted at a fixed elevation relative to the nozzles such that hydrostatic fluid pressure at the nozzles is maintained within a predetermined range. | 02-03-2011 |
20110026057 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH INPUT ROLLER AND MOVABLE MEDIA ENGAGEMENT OUTPUT - A printing system with a print zone where droplets of ink print onto media, a drive roller configured to translate the media into the print zone and a movable media engagement assembly for vacuum engagement of one side of the media to draw the media away from the print zone. | 02-03-2011 |
20110026058 | PRINTING SYSTEM WITH ADJUSTABLE AEROSOL COLLECTION - A printing system that has a drive roller for feeding different sizes of media along a media path, an inkjet printhead assembly for printing the media and an ink aerosol collection system for removing ink aerosol from areas adjacent the media path. The ink aerosol collection system is configured to remove aerosol at a greater rate in response to an increase in the media size. | 02-03-2011 |
20130169726 | PRINTER HAVING FIXED VACUUM PLATEN AND MOVING BELT ASSEMBLY - A printer includes: a fixed printhead assembly defining a print zone; a drive roller for feeding media along a media path and into the print zone, the drive roller being positioned upstream of the print zone; a fixed vacuum platen for receiving the media from the drive roller, the fixed vacuum platen being positioned in the print zone opposite the fixed printhead assembly; and a moving belt assembly positioned downstream of the print zone for receiving the media from the fixed vacuum platen. | 07-04-2013 |
20140240396 | PRINTER HAVING ROTATABLE SERVICE MODULES EMBEDDED IN FIXED VACUUM PLATEN - A printing system includes: a fixed printhead assembly having an array of printheads and vacuum platen assembly. The vacuum platen assembly includes a fixed vacuum platen and a plurality of rotatable service modules embedded in the fixed vacuum platen. Each service module is positioned opposite a respective printhead, and each service module comprises a respective vacuum platen module. | 08-28-2014 |