Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240198678). PRINTING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract
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PRINTING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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Inventor(s)
TOSHIMITSU Danzuka of Tokyo (JP)
RIE Takekoshi of Kanagawa (JP)
AKIHIRO Tomida of Kanagawa (JP)
PRINTING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240198678 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING PRINTING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
The abstract of the patent application describes a printing apparatus that includes a supply unit for providing cleaning liquid, a discharge unit for releasing the liquid, and a control unit for regulating the discharge operation to release a smaller amount of liquid than what was supplied.
- Supply unit provides cleaning liquid
- Discharge unit releases the liquid
- Control unit regulates discharge operation to release less liquid than supplied
Potential Applications: - Printers and printing equipment - Maintenance of printing devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient cleaning of printing apparatus - Reduction of waste of cleaning liquid
Benefits: - Cost-effective maintenance - Improved performance and longevity of printing equipment
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Printing Apparatus for Efficient Maintenance" This technology can be used in various industries that rely on printing equipment, such as publishing, packaging, and advertising. It can help businesses save on maintenance costs and ensure the smooth operation of their printing devices.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the control unit determine the amount of liquid to discharge? - The control unit likely uses sensors or algorithms to calculate the optimal amount of liquid to release. 2. What types of cleaning liquids can be used with this printing apparatus? - The apparatus can likely accommodate various types of cleaning liquids, depending on the specific requirements of the printing equipment.
Original Abstract Submitted
a printing apparatus includes: a supply unit configured to supply a cleaning liquid into the cap; a discharge unit configured to discharge the liquid from the cap; and a control unit configured to execute a discharge operation to cause the discharge unit to discharge an amount of the liquid smaller than a supply amount of the cleaning liquid supplied into the cap by the supply unit.
