Fujifilm corporation (20240316937). PRINTING DEVICE simplified abstract
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PRINTING DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kazumasa Hattori of Kanagawa (JP)
PRINTING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240316937 titled 'PRINTING DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a printing device that prevents the accumulation of a mixture of ink and washing solution when cleaning a print head. It ensures that the washing solution does not linger on the print head surface.
- The device is designed to have specific lengths for the nozzle surface, the liquid-repellent region, and the washing solution holding surface to effectively clean the print head.
- By satisfying the relationship where the length of the liquid-repellent region is less than the length of the washing solution holding surface, which is less than the length of the nozzle surface, the device optimizes the cleaning process.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Printing device that suppresses the remaining mixture of ink and washing solution during print head cleaning.
- Specific lengths defined for the nozzle surface, liquid-repellent region, and washing solution holding surface to enhance cleaning efficiency.
Potential Applications:
- Industrial printing processes
- Commercial printing services
- Home office printers
Problems Solved:
- Prevents residue buildup on print heads
- Ensures thorough cleaning of print heads
- Improves print quality and longevity of print heads
Benefits:
- Enhanced print quality
- Prolongs the lifespan of print heads
- Reduces maintenance frequency and costs
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in various industries such as commercial printing services, packaging companies, and manufacturing facilities to improve print quality and efficiency.
Questions about Printing Device Technology: 1. How does the printing device prevent the accumulation of ink and washing solution during print head cleaning? 2. What are the specific lengths defined for the different surfaces of the printing device and how do they contribute to the cleaning process?
Original Abstract Submitted
provided is a printing device that suppresses remaining of a mixture of an ink and a washing solution in a case of washing a print head. in a case where a length of a nozzle surface of a print head, which jets the ink from a plurality of nozzles disposed on a nozzle surface, in a first direction is defined as lp, a length of a nozzle region of the nozzle surface, which has liquid repellency, in the first direction is defined as ln, and a length of the washing solution holding surface of a washing solution holding member, which washes the nozzle surface facing the washing solution holding surface with the washing solution applied to the washing solution holding surface, in the first direction is defined as lc, a relationship of ln<lc<lp is satisfied.
