18557635. PRINT APPARATUS MAINTENANCE simplified abstract (Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.)

PRINT APPARATUS MAINTENANCE

Organization Name

Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Inventor(s)

Gianni Cessel of Sant Cugat del Valles (ES)

Carles Carmona Calpe of Sant Cugat del Valles (ES)

Marcos Casaldaliga Albisu of Sant Cugat del Valles (ES)

Pablo Carmelo Mena Rodriguez of Sant Cugat del Valles (ES)

Lluis Abello Rosello of Sant Cugat del Valles (ES)

Ma. Pilar Velazquez Gomez of Sant Cugat del Valles (ES)

Ricard Silvestre of Sant Cugat del Valles (ES)

Jaume Verges Llahi of Sant Cugat del Valles (ES)

Dorkaitz Alain Vazquez Fernandez of Sant Cugat del Valles (ES)

Jordina Torrents Barrena of Sant Cugat del Valles (ES)

Maurizio Bordone of Sant Cugat del Valles (ES)

PRINT APPARATUS MAINTENANCE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18557635 titled 'PRINT APPARATUS MAINTENANCE

The abstract of the patent application describes a print apparatus that includes a print fluid application unit with multiple nozzles for depositing print fluid onto a printable medium, a nozzle cleaning surface for cleaning the nozzles, a scanning unit, and a controller.

• The print apparatus can deposit print fluid onto the nozzle cleaning surface according to an intended pattern and scan the pattern formed on the surface.
• The controller can generate an instruction signal for maintenance of the print fluid application unit if it detects that print fluid has not been deposited correctly based on the scan.

Key Features and Innovation:

• Print apparatus with multiple nozzles for precise print fluid deposition.
• Nozzle cleaning surface for maintenance of the print apparatus.
• Scanning unit and controller for monitoring and controlling print fluid deposition.

Potential Applications:

• Printing industry for high-quality and accurate printing.
• Manufacturing for precise application of fluids onto surfaces.

Problems Solved:

• Ensures accurate and consistent print fluid deposition.
• Facilitates maintenance and cleaning of print nozzles.

Benefits:

• Improved print quality and consistency.
• Reduced maintenance and downtime for the print apparatus.

Commercial Applications:

• Title: Precision Print Apparatus for Industrial Printing Applications
• Potential use in commercial printing services, packaging industries, and manufacturing processes.
• Market implications include increased efficiency and quality in printing operations.

Prior Art:

• Prior art related to print apparatus technology can be found in patents related to inkjet printing systems, nozzle cleaning mechanisms, and print quality control methods.

Frequently Updated Research:

• Stay updated on advancements in print apparatus technology, fluid deposition methods, and maintenance techniques for industrial printing applications.

Questions about Print Apparatus Technology: 1. How does the scanning unit detect if print fluid has not been deposited correctly?

  - The scanning unit scans the pattern formed on the nozzle cleaning surface to determine if print fluid has been deposited according to the intended pattern.

2. What are the potential implications of using this print apparatus in manufacturing processes?

  - The print apparatus can enhance precision and efficiency in fluid application processes in manufacturing, leading to improved product quality and consistency.

Original Abstract Submitted

A print apparatus is disclosed. The print apparatus comprises a print fluid application unit having a plurality of nozzles through which print fluid is to be deposited onto a printable medium during a printing operation. The print apparatus also comprises a nozzle cleaning surface to engage nozzles during a nozzle cleaning operation. The print apparatus also comprises a scanning unit and a controller. The controller is to control the print fluid application unit to deposit print fluid from nozzles of the plurality of nozzles according to an intended pattern onto the nozzle cleaning surface: control the scanning unit to scan the pattern formed on the nozzle cleaning surface: and responsive to determining. based on the scan, that print fluid from a nozzle of the plurality of nozzles has not been deposited according to the intended pattern, generate an instruction signal regarding maintenance of the print fluid application unit. A method and a machine-readable medium are also disclosed.