18079341. PRINTING SYSTEM, PRINTING APPARATUS, AND PRINTHEAD simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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PRINTING SYSTEM, PRINTING APPARATUS, AND PRINTHEAD
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PRINTING SYSTEM, PRINTING APPARATUS, AND PRINTHEAD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18079341 titled 'PRINTING SYSTEM, PRINTING APPARATUS, AND PRINTHEAD
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a system that includes a printing apparatus and a printhead with a printing element. The printing apparatus has a data transmission unit that sends a clock signal and a data signal to the printhead. The printhead has a reception unit to receive the clock signal and data signal, and an information transmission unit to send information about the reception result back to the printing apparatus.
- The data transmission unit sends a clock signal and data signal to the printhead.
- The printhead receives the clock signal and data signal and sends information about the reception result back to the printing apparatus.
- The predetermined period for the clock signal and data signal transmission depends on the type of data being transmitted.
- For control data of the printing element, a shorter period is set as the predetermined period.
- For connection confirmation data, a longer period is set as the predetermined period.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Printing industry: This system can be used in various printing applications, such as commercial printing, packaging, and labeling.
- 3D printing: The system can be implemented in 3D printers to improve data transmission between the printing apparatus and printhead.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient data transmission: The system ensures that the data transmission between the printing apparatus and printhead is optimized based on the type of data being transmitted.
- Connection confirmation: The longer predetermined period for connection confirmation data helps to ensure a reliable connection between the printhead and printing apparatus.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved printing performance: By optimizing the data transmission, the system can enhance the overall printing performance and accuracy.
- Enhanced reliability: The information transmission unit provides feedback on the reception result, allowing for better monitoring and troubleshooting of any potential issues.
- Time and cost savings: The system's efficient data transmission can help reduce printing time and minimize material waste, resulting in cost savings for printing operations.
Original Abstract Submitted
A system includes a printing apparatus, and a printhead including a printing element. The printing apparatus includes a data transmission unit configured to transmit, to the printhead, a clock signal of a predetermined period and a data signal. The printhead includes a reception unit configured to receive the clock signal and the data signal, and an information transmission unit configured to transmit, to the printing apparatus, information concerning a reception result of the reception unit. When the data transmission unit transmits control data of the printing element as the data signal, a first period is set as the predetermined period. When the data transmission unit transmits, as the data signal, connection confirmation data for confirming connection of the printhead to the printing apparatus, a second period longer than the first period is set as the predetermined period.
