Seiko epson corporation (20240253925). PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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PRINTING APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
Nobuhiko Hamada of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240253925 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS
The patent application describes a printing apparatus that includes a feeding portion, a transport unit, a printing unit, an air blowing unit, and a control unit.
- The feeding portion feeds a medium from a roll.
- The transport unit moves the medium along a transport path.
- The printing unit discharges liquid onto the medium.
- The air blowing unit blows air towards the medium.
- The control unit regulates the air blowing by the air blowing unit.
The air blowing unit consists of a fan that generates airflow and a case that houses the fan. The case has a blow port that opens towards the transport path. Once the printing unit starts printing on the medium and the leading end of the medium reaches the overlapping region with the blow port, the control unit activates the fan.
- Potential Applications:**
- This technology can be used in commercial printing applications where precise control of airflow is required. - It can also be utilized in packaging and labeling industries for high-quality printing on various materials.
- Problems Solved:**
- Ensures proper drying of the liquid ink on the medium by controlling the airflow. - Prevents smudging or smearing of the printed material by regulating the air blowing process.
- Benefits:**
- Improved print quality and consistency. - Enhanced efficiency in printing processes. - Reduced chances of errors or defects in printed materials.
- Commercial Applications:**
Commercial Printing: This technology can be beneficial for commercial printing companies looking to enhance their printing quality and efficiency.
- Questions about the Technology:**
1. How does the control unit determine the optimal airflow for the printing process? 2. What are the potential energy savings associated with using the air blowing unit in this printing apparatus?
Original Abstract Submitted
a printing apparatus includes: a feeding portion configured to feed a medium from a roll; a transport unit configured to transport the fed medium along a transport path; a printing unit configured to discharge a liquid on the medium; an air blowing unit disposed downstream of the printing unit in the transport path and configured to blow air toward the medium; and a control unit configured to control blowing air by the air blowing unit, in which the air blowing unit includes a fan configured to generate airflow and a case configured to accommodate the fan, the case includes a blow port open toward the transport path, and after the printing unit starts printing on the medium and a leading end of the medium reaches an overlapping region that overlaps with the blow port as viewed toward air blown from the blow port, the control unit starts driving the fan.
