18534781. PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
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PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD
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PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18534781 titled 'PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD
The abstract describes a method in a printing device where a dot discharged by a defective nozzle is replaced with a dot discharged by a normal nozzle in the main scanning direction, and the size of adjacent dots in the sub-scanning direction is converted to a larger size.
- Printing device method for replacing dots discharged by defective nozzles with dots discharged by normal nozzles
- Adjustment of dot size in the sub-scanning direction to compensate for defective nozzles
- Improves print quality by ensuring adjacent dots are of consistent size and placement
Potential Applications:
- Inkjet printers
- 3D printing
- Textile printing
Problems Solved:
- Addressing issues with defective nozzles in printing devices
- Ensuring consistent print quality
Benefits:
- Improved print quality
- Cost-effective solution for nozzle defects
- Enhanced overall performance of printing devices
Commercial Applications:
- Manufacturing of high-quality prints
- Increased efficiency in printing processes
- Enhanced customer satisfaction in printing services
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this method impact the overall efficiency of printing devices? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this technology?
Frequently Updated Research:
- Ongoing studies on optimizing dot placement and size in printing devices for enhanced print quality.
Original Abstract Submitted
A dot to be discharged by a first defective nozzle and a dot to be discharged by a second defective nozzle are determined to be adjacent to each other in a sub-scanning direction, the printing device replaces the position of the dot to be discharged by the first defective nozzle in a main scanning direction with the position of the dot to be discharged by the first normal nozzle in the main scanning direction and then converts the size of a dot adjacent in the sub-scanning direction to the dot to be discharged by the first defective nozzle or the dot to be discharged by the second defective nozzle into a larger size.
