18421083. PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER-EXECUTABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract (BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER-EXECUTABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRINTING APPARATUS
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BROTHER KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
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PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER-EXECUTABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18421083 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD FOR PRINTING APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING COMPUTER-EXECUTABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRINTING APPARATUS
The printing apparatus described in the abstract includes a head, a carriage, an encoder with a scale, light emitting and receiving elements, a measuring sensor, and a controller.
- The controller is responsible for printing by moving the carriage based on encoder signals, measuring by emitting light onto a scale and receiving reflected light, and calculating the scale's lifetime based on light received.
- The innovation involves integrating a measuring sensor into a printing apparatus to monitor the scale's lifetime, ensuring accurate and reliable printing operations.
- By combining printing and measuring functions, the apparatus offers enhanced efficiency and maintenance capabilities, improving overall performance.
- The technology addresses the need for precise measurements in printing processes, enhancing quality control and reducing errors.
- The apparatus's ability to calculate the scale's lifetime provides valuable data for maintenance scheduling and cost-effective operation.
Potential Applications: - Industrial printing processes - 3D printing technology - Large-scale printing operations
Problems Solved: - Inaccurate measurements in printing - Lack of maintenance data for printing equipment - Costly downtime due to scale failures
Benefits: - Improved printing accuracy - Enhanced maintenance planning - Cost-effective operation
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Printing Apparatus for Enhanced Efficiency" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as manufacturing, packaging, and graphic design for precise and reliable printing operations. The market implications include increased productivity, reduced maintenance costs, and improved product quality.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the integration of a measuring sensor improve the printing process? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this innovative printing apparatus?
Original Abstract Submitted
A printing apparatus includes a head, a carriage, an encoder including a scale, a first light emitting element and a first light receiving element, a measuring sensor including a second light emitting element and a second light receiving element, and a controller. The controller is configured to perform a printing operation of causing the head to eject ink while moving the carriage based on a signal output by the encoder, a measuring operation of moving the carriage based on a signal output by the encoder, causing the second light emitting element to emit light onto a measuring position of the scale, and receiving light reflected from or passing through the measuring position using the second light receiving element, and a calculating operation of calculating lifetime of the scale based on a light amount received by the second light receiving element.
