18418036. PRINTING DEVICE simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)

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PRINTING DEVICE

Organization Name

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Ryo Nishikawa of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)

PRINTING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18418036 titled 'PRINTING DEVICE

The abstract describes a printing device with a support portion, a head unit for printing on a medium, movement portions for moving the head unit in different directions, and an illumination unit that emits light and moves in a specific direction.

  • The printing device includes a support portion with a support surface for holding a medium.
  • A head unit is responsible for printing images on the medium.
  • There are movement portions that move the head unit in different directions.
  • An illumination unit emits light and moves in a specific direction.
  • The movement portions allow for precise movement of the head unit for accurate printing.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in commercial printing applications for high-quality image printing. - It can be utilized in industries that require precise and accurate printing on various mediums.

Problems Solved: - Provides a solution for accurate and precise printing on different mediums. - Enhances the quality of printed images by ensuring proper illumination during the printing process.

Benefits: - Improved printing quality and accuracy. - Enhanced efficiency in printing processes. - Versatile application in various industries.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Printing Device for High-Quality Image Printing This technology can be commercially used in the printing industry for producing high-quality images on different mediums. It can also find applications in sectors that require precise and accurate printing processes.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the movement of the illumination unit contribute to the printing process? 2. What are the advantages of having separate movement portions for the head unit and the support portion?


Original Abstract Submitted

A printing device includes a support portion having a support surface supporting a medium, a head unit configured to print an image on the medium supported by the support portion, a first movement portion configured to move the head unit in a first direction; a second movement portion configured to move the first movement portion in a second direction intersecting with the first direction, and an illumination unit disposed to face the support surface and configured to emit light, and the illumination unit moves in the second direction.