18341675. LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
Atsushi Ono of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18341675 titled 'LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a liquid ejection apparatus used for printing, which includes a liquid ejection portion, a liquid mounting portion, an image reading portion, and a control portion. The control portion allows the use of the image reading portion even when the liquid accommodation portion is replaced and the liquid accommodation amount is below a certain threshold, without compromising product quality. However, the control portion prohibits the use of the image reading portion until the liquid accommodation portion is replaced if the liquid accommodation amount is below the threshold.
- Liquid ejection apparatus for printing
- Liquid ejection portion ejects liquid from multiple nozzles
- Liquid mounting portion for accommodating liquid
- Image reading portion for reading images
- Control portion enables use of image reading portion even with low liquid accommodation amount, without affecting product quality
- Control portion prohibits use of image reading portion until liquid accommodation portion is replaced if liquid accommodation amount is below threshold
Potential Applications
- Printing industry
- Image scanning and reading devices
Problems Solved
- Ensures product quality by controlling the use of the image reading portion based on the liquid accommodation amount
- Allows continued use of the image reading portion even with low liquid accommodation amount, reducing downtime for replacement
Benefits
- Improved efficiency by allowing use of the image reading portion even with low liquid accommodation amount
- Prevents reduction in product quality by controlling the use of the image reading portion based on liquid accommodation amount
Original Abstract Submitted
A liquid ejection apparatus includes a liquid ejection portion configured to eject a liquid from a plurality of nozzles to perform printing, a liquid mounting portion to which a liquid accommodation portion configured to accommodate a liquid is removably mounted, an image reading portion configured to read an image, and a control portion. The control portion enables use of the image reading portion whether or not the liquid accommodation portion is replaced, in a state in which a liquid accommodation amount of the liquid accommodation portion is less than a liquid threshold value, and there is no possibility of reduction in product quality. The control portion prohibits use of the image reading portion until the liquid accommodation portion is replaced, in a state in which the liquid accommodation amount is less than the liquid threshold value, and there is no possibility of reduction in product quality.
