Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240198682). PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract
PRINTING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
RIE Takekoshi of Kanagawa (JP)
TOSHIMITSU Danzuka of Tokyo (JP)
AKIHIRO Tomida of Kanagawa (JP)
PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240198682 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS
The patent application describes a technology for efficiently using a wiping member in a printing apparatus.
- The printing apparatus includes a printing unit with an ejection port surface containing an array of ejection ports for ink ejection.
- A wiping unit with a wiping member is capable of wiping a predetermined area, including the ejection port array, through relative movement with the printing unit.
- An application unit can apply a wiping liquid to re-disperse the ink.
- A control unit manages the application of the wiping liquid based on the adhesion amount of ink on the wiping member.
- Potential Applications:
This technology can be applied in various printing devices, such as inkjet printers, to improve print quality and longevity by ensuring proper maintenance of the ejection ports.
- Problems Solved:
1. Ensures efficient use of the wiping member for consistent print quality. 2. Prevents clogging of ejection ports by re-dispersing ink effectively.
- Benefits:
1. Enhanced print quality and longevity. 2. Reduced maintenance requirements for printing apparatus. 3. Improved reliability of printing operations.
- Commercial Applications:
This technology can be utilized in commercial printing services, office printers, and industrial printing equipment to optimize print performance and reduce downtime.
- Questions about the Technology:
1. How does the control unit determine the adhesion amount of ink on the wiping member? 2. What are the potential cost savings for businesses implementing this technology?
- Frequently Updated Research:
Stay updated on advancements in printing technology, particularly in the field of maintenance and optimization of printing apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
a technology capable of efficiently using a wiping member is to be provided. a printing apparatus is equipped with: a printing unit configured with an ejection port surface on which an ejection port array with a plurality of ejection ports that ejects ink being arranged in an array is formed; a wiping unit configured with a wiping member for wiping a predetermined area including the ejection port array of the ejection port surface, so as to be capable of wiping the predetermined area by relative movement with the printing unit; an application unit configured to be capable of applying a wiping liquid for re-dispersing the ink; and a control unit configured to control the application of the wiping liquid, which is performed by the application unit to a wiping area that wipes the predetermined area, according to a adhesion amount of the ink adhering to the wiping member.