Seiko epson corporation (20240208207). PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD simplified abstract
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PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD
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Inventor(s)
Tetsuya Matsumura of Suwa (JP)
PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240208207 titled 'PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a detection unit that detects the landing positions of droplets ejected from a printing head based on the density of locations on a medium. It then controls the timing of droplet ejection to reduce deviations in landing positions.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Sensor detects density of locations on a medium.
- Detection unit determines landing positions of droplets in the main scan direction.
- Control unit adjusts timing of droplet ejection to reduce landing position deviations.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in inkjet printing systems to improve print quality by ensuring accurate droplet placement.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the issue of inconsistent droplet landing positions in printing, leading to improved print accuracy and quality.
Benefits:
- Enhanced print quality
- Increased accuracy in droplet placement
- Reduction in deviations in landing positions
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include high-quality printing for industries such as graphic design, packaging, and textile printing.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on inkjet printing systems and droplet control mechanisms.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in sensor technology for more precise detection of droplet landing positions in printing systems.
Questions about Droplet Detection Technology: 1. How does this technology improve print quality compared to traditional printing methods? 2. What are the potential cost savings for businesses implementing this droplet detection technology?
Original Abstract Submitted
a detection unit includes a sensor that detects a density of locations on a medium on which droplets ejected from a nozzle array during a main scan land while moving along a main scan direction together with a printing head. the detection unit detects landing positions in the main scan direction of the droplets ejected from the nozzle array based on a detection result of the sensor. a control unit controls, based on the landing positions in the main scan direction detected by the detection unit in the first main scan, a timing at which the printing head is caused to eject the droplets in a second main scan to reduce a deviation in the landing position in the main scan direction of the droplets ejected from the nozzle array between the first main scan and the subsequent second main scan.
