18652213. PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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PRINTING APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
Masaki Shimomura of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18652213 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes a printer with a line head, a cover section, and a discharge tray. The line head ejects ink onto a medium at an inclined angle, while the cover section can be moved between facing and non-facing positions for maintenance. The discharge tray is detachably attached to the printer and holds the medium.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Line head ejects ink onto medium at an inclined angle.
- Cover section can be moved for maintenance of the line head.
- Discharge tray is detachably attached to the printer.
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in various printing applications where precise ink ejection and maintenance of the printing components are necessary.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for efficient ink ejection and maintenance in printers.
Benefits:
- Improved printing quality.
- Easy maintenance of printing components.
- Detachable discharge tray for convenience.
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in commercial printing services, photo printing shops, and office printers, enhancing productivity and print quality.
Prior Art: Readers can start searching for prior art related to this technology by looking into patents related to printer maintenance and ink ejection mechanisms.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in printer technology, maintenance techniques, and ink ejection methods to enhance the efficiency of this innovation.
Questions about Printer Technology: 1. How does the inclined angle of ink ejection improve printing quality? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of detachable discharge trays in printers?
Original Abstract Submitted
A printer includes a line head, a cover section, and a discharge tray. The line head performs recording on a medium by ejecting ink from an ejection surface inclined. The cover section is provided to be movable between a facing position at which the cover section faces the line head and a non-facing position located in a downward direction with respect to the facing position and performs maintenance of the line head at the facing position. The discharge tray is provided to be detachably attached to an apparatus main body and has the medium mounted thereon in a state in which the discharge tray is attached to the apparatus main body. In the printer, in a state in which the discharge tray retreats from above the cover section, the cover section is able to be removed in an upward direction.
