18505656. PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kazuhiro Watanabe of Tokyo (JP)
Keita Takatani of Yokohama-shi (JP)
Takeshi Nakata of Kawasaki-shi (JP)
PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18505656 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The printing apparatus described in the patent application includes two tanks for holding different printing materials at separate positions. A light emitting control unit manages the light emitting states of multiple light emitters based on the amount of printing material in each tank.
- The printing apparatus has two tanks for holding different printing materials.
- A light emitting control unit regulates the light emitting states of various light emitters.
- If the amount of printing material in one tank is below a set level and the other tank has more than a set amount, the control unit adjusts the light emitting states accordingly.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be used in 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and other printing processes that require precise control over multiple printing materials.
Problems Solved
This innovation addresses the issue of maintaining optimal levels of printing materials in different tanks, ensuring smooth and efficient printing operations without interruptions.
Benefits
- Improved printing quality and consistency - Enhanced efficiency in printing processes - Reduced downtime due to material shortages or imbalances
Original Abstract Submitted
A printing apparatus includes at least a tank configured to hold a first printing material at a first position and a tank configured to hold a second printing material at a second position different from the first position. A light emitting control unit controls light emitting states of a plurality of light emitters. If an amount of the printing material in the first tank is less than a predetermined amount, and an amount of the printing material in the second tank is greater than a predetermined amount, the light emitting control unit transits a state of a first light emitter from a state indicating that the amount of the printing material is greater than the predetermined amount to a state indicating that the amount of the printing material is less than the predetermined amount, and maintains a state of a second light emitter.
