PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD

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PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18610357 titled 'PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a printing device with a head that can adjust its angle to change the inclination angle of the nozzles when printing on a medium in multiple passes.

Key Features and Innovation:

Head with a nozzle array and movement mechanism
Head angle adjustment section for changing the inclination angle of the nozzles
Pivotable head holding section for adjusting the angle between passes

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various printing applications where precise control of the printing angle is required, such as in high-resolution printing or color blending.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of maintaining consistent print quality and color accuracy across multiple passes when printing on a medium.

Benefits:

Improved print quality and color accuracy
Enhanced control over printing process
Increased efficiency in printing complex images

Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in industries such as graphic design, packaging, textile printing, and 3D printing to achieve high-quality and precise prints.

Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to inkjet printing technologies, nozzle array configurations, and printing angle adjustment mechanisms to understand the evolution of this innovation.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in inkjet printing technologies, nozzle array designs, and automation systems for printing devices to enhance the capabilities of this technology.

Questions about Printing Device Angle Adjustment: 1. How does the head angle adjustment section impact the printing process? 2. What are the potential implications of adjusting the inclination angle of the nozzles between passes?

Original Abstract Submitted

A printing device includes a head having a nozzle array R in which a plurality of nozzles N are arranged in a first direction E, a movement mechanism that relatively moves the head and the printing medium M when ink I is ejected onto the printing medium M, a head angle adjustment section having a base plate, a head holding section that is pivotable, and a drive section, and configured to change an inclination angle θ of the first direction E with respect to a direction orthogonal to a relative movement direction B, wherein the head holding section is pivoted with respect to the base plate, by controlling the drive section, such that, when forming an image in a predetermined area of the printing medium M with a plurality of passes, the inclination angle θ is different between a first pass and a second pass.