18435063. PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS
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PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18435063 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS
The abstract describes a printing apparatus that includes a conveyance unit, a first printing head, and a plurality of second printing heads. The first printing head ejects a first liquid onto the printing medium, while the second printing heads eject a second liquid that reacts with the first liquid on the medium.
- Conveyance unit for moving printing medium
- First printing head ejects first liquid onto medium
- Plurality of second printing heads eject second liquid that reacts with first liquid
- First printing head positioned before second printing heads in conveyance direction
- Different distances between ejection surfaces and printing medium for first and second printing heads
Potential Applications: - Printing industry for creating unique and interactive prints - Art and design for innovative creations - Manufacturing for specialized product labeling
Problems Solved: - Allows for the creation of prints with interactive elements - Enables the printing of complex designs with multiple liquid reactions - Enhances the capabilities of traditional printing methods
Benefits: - Increased creativity and customization in printing - Ability to produce dynamic and engaging prints - Opens up new possibilities for design and manufacturing processes
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Printing Technology for Enhanced Creativity This technology can be used in the printing industry to create unique and interactive prints, in art and design for innovative creations, and in manufacturing for specialized product labeling. The ability to print with multiple liquids that react with each other opens up new possibilities for creativity and customization in various industries.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the interaction between the first and second liquids enhance the printing process? 2. What are the specific advantages of positioning the first printing head before the second printing heads in the conveyance direction?
Original Abstract Submitted
A printing apparatus includes: a conveyance unit configured to convey a printing medium in a conveyance direction; a first printing head configured to eject a first liquid onto the printing medium conveyed by the conveyance unit in a state where a distance between a first ejection surface where ejection ports are formed and the printing medium corresponds to a first distance; and a plurality of second printing heads each configured to eject a second liquid, which reacts upon coming into contact with the first liquid, onto the printing medium conveyed by the conveyance unit in a state where a distance between a second ejection surface where ejection ports are formed and the printing medium corresponds to a second distance smaller than the first distance, wherein the first printing head is provided upstream of the plurality of second printing heads in the conveyance direction.
