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Document | Title | Date |
20080218563 | TUBE PUMP FOR FLUID EJECTING APPARATUS, FLUID EJECTING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING FLUID-VACUUMING CAPABILITY OF PUMP - A tube pump for a fluid ejecting apparatus, the tube pump vacuuming fluid through a cap member from a fluid ejecting head for ejecting fluid, includes a specific-vacuuming-capability-information storage unit for storing specific-vacuuming-capability information that indicates a vacuuming capability specific to the tube pump. | 09-11-2008 |
20080246822 | Image forming apparatus - An image forming apparatus includes a recording head having a nozzle surface in which a plurality of nozzles is formed; and a vibration generating mechanism which is arranged at a position away from a recording medium in a moving direction of a recording head, and which intermittently sucks or blows air from and to the nozzle surface of the recording head moved to the position. The vibration generating mechanism vibrates a meniscus of a liquid inside each of the nozzles. Accordingly, there is provided an image forming apparatus in which the liquid is not consumed unnecessarily and thus is economical, and which effectively facilitates maintenance and recovery of the jetting function of the nozzles. | 10-09-2008 |
20080259135 | Printing Material Container - Ink cartridge | 10-23-2008 |
20080259136 | LIQUID DETECTION DEVICE, LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF DETECTING LIQUID - A liquid detection device that drives a liquid detecting portion includes a driving portion, a signal detecting portion, a high-pass filter portion, a first switch, and a control portion. The driving portion supplies a driving signal or a preliminary charging voltage to the liquid detecting portion. The signal detecting portion receives a detection signal from the liquid detecting portion. The high-pass filter portion has a capacitor portion and is arranged between the liquid detecting portion and the signal detecting portion. The first switch is arranged between the liquid detecting portion and the high-pass filter portion, and electrically connects or interrupts a line between the liquid detecting portion and the high-pass filter portion. The control portion controls the driving portion and the first switch to execute detection of liquid. | 10-23-2008 |
20080316282 | INSTALLING FLUID CONTAINER IN FLUID EJECTION DEVICE - A fluid ejection device ejecting a fluid, the fluid ejection device includes: a fluid ejection unit; a main chassis case; a fluid-containing pack; a container case; and a plurality of holders. The fluid ejection unit ejects a fluid onto an ejection target. The main chassis case houses the fluid ejection unit. The fluid-containing pack contains a fluid for ejection. The container case houses the fluid-containing pack. The plurality of holders is disposed inside the container case. Each of a plurality of holders includes an incline panel that inclines toward the inside base plane, and the fluid-containing pack rests on the incline panel. | 12-25-2008 |
20090122120 | CRADLE UNIT FOR A PRINTER ASSEMBLY - A cradle unit for a printer assembly includes a body having a printhead cartridge support bay for receiving a printhead cartridge that incorporates a printhead, an ink supply for the printhead and a capper for capping the printhead when not in use. A levered frame is positioned within the body and is movable between an open position for allowing access to the printhead cartridge support bay and a closed position to close the printhead support bay. A support frame is positioned within the body. A capper drive mechanism is mounted on the support frame to actuate the capper of the printhead cartridge. A media transport mechanism is mounted on the support frame to feed print media through the body operatively with respect to the printhead. | 05-14-2009 |
20090135232 | PRINT ROLL FOR A CAMERA HAVING AN INTERNAL PRINTER - The invention provides for a print roll for a camera having an internal printer. The print roll includes an ink reservoir section with a core portion configured to house ink for the printer, and a paper roll section positioned about the ink reservoir section, said paper roll section operatively locating paper for the printer. The print roll also includes an outer casing having two sections each locating a pinch roller to form a pinch roller assembly when the two sections are fitted together about the paper roll section, the pinch roller assembly configured to operatively feed paper from the paper roll to the printer. | 05-28-2009 |
20090167824 | INKJET INKS HAVING ANTI-ABRASION POLYMERS AND ANTI-ABRASION AIDS - An aqueous inkjet ink is described comprising water, a charge stabilized anti-abrasion polymer provided as a hydrophobic colloidal sol, a water-soluble humectant and a polyethyleneglycol-diether compound of Formula I as an anti-abrasion aid: | 07-02-2009 |
20090251510 | WASTE LIQUID TREATMENT DEVICE AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS - A waste liquid treatment device includes a storage unit configured to store waste liquid which is cured upon reception of an ultraviolet ray and an irradiating unit configured to irradiate a liquid surface of the waste liquid in the storage unit in an uncured state with an ultraviolet ray, and the irradiating unit performs a spot irradiation of the ultraviolet ray so that the surface area of the liquid surface which is irradiated with the ultraviolet ray is smaller than the surface area of the liquid surface. | 10-08-2009 |
20100039483 | Impregnation Fluid for Capturing Member, Capturing Member for Ink-Jet Printer, and Ink-Jet Printer - The invention provides an impregnation liquid containing at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a hardly water-soluble resin and a water-soluble resin to be impregnated into a capturing member for directly capturing ink droplets ejected to areas other than a recording medium among the ink droplets ejected from the printer head for ink-jet recording; a capturing member for ink-jet printer containing the impregnation liquid; and an ink-jet printer equipped with the capturing member. | 02-18-2010 |
20100220158 | INKJET PRINTHEAD WITH NOZZLES SUPPLIED THROUGH APERTURES IN THE CHASSIS - An inkjet printhead has an elongate chassis, an ink distribution unit for connection to an ink supply, and a plurality of printhead modules supported along the elongate chassis. The printhead modules each define an elongate array of ink ejection nozzles. During use, the printhead modules are each supplied with ink from apertures in the elongate chassis which are in turn supplied by the ink distribution unit. | 09-02-2010 |
20110141207 | CONDENSER FOR INK JET PRINTER - A condensate recovery system for an ink jet printer includes an ink reservoir and a condenser. The condenser is in fluid communication with the ink reservoir and is adapted to receive exhaust from the ink reservoir and condense solvent from the exhaust. The condenser includes a fluid inlet for receiving the exhaust from the fluid reservoir, a condensing volume in fluid communication with the inlet, a vent in fluid communication with the condensing volume for venting air from the condenser and a fluid outlet for removing condensed solvent from the condenser and returning the condensed solvent to the ink reservoir. A valve is in fluid communication with the condenser fluid outlet and the fluid reservoir. The valve is operable to open and close to control flow of condensed fluid from the condenser to the fluid reservoir. | 06-16-2011 |
20110148996 | METHOD FOR FILLING AN INKJET INK TANK - A method of filling an ink tank with ink for use with a printer, the method includes the steps of providing or obtaining an ink tank which ink tank includes both an ink supply port and an ink fill port that are enclosed within a rim that extends outwardly from the ink tank; providing an ink fill tube connected to a source of ink; connecting the ink fill tube to the ink fill port; flowing ink from the source of ink through the ink fill tube to the ink tank; removing excess air from the ink tank; and withdrawing the ink fill tube from the ink fill port. | 06-23-2011 |
20110187799 | Water-Based Ink for Ink Jet Recording - A water-based ink for ink jet recording, containing: a coloring agent; water; and a water-soluble organic solvent. The coloring agent contains a phosphate group-modified self-dispersing pigment. The water-based ink further contains at least one selected from the group consisting of boric acid, diglycolic acid, and a chelating agent. | 08-04-2011 |
20110279555 | FLUID DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM HAVING FLUID FLOW RESTRICTION - A fluid distribution system having a first fluid container having a fluid outlet, a second fluid container having a fluid inlet, a fluid line interconnecting the outlet of the first container and the inlet of the second container, an inverted umbrella valve between the fluid line and the inlet, the valve arranged to allow fluid flow from the first container to the second container via the fluid line and a restrictor for restricting the allowed fluid flow through the fluid line. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279556 | PRINTHEAD COUPLING FOR FLUID DISTRIBUTION - A coupling for distributing fluid to a printhead, the coupling having a housing, a port plate movably mounted on the housing by a shaft, the port plate having a plurality of ports for receiving respective fluid spouts of the printhead, a seal member mounted on the housing between the housing and the port plate, the seal member having a plurality of seals which align with respective ones of the ports of the port plate and a compression spring mounted on the shaft by a washer so as to be compressed between the washer and the port plate. | 11-17-2011 |
20110304674 | CONTACT LEVELING USING LOW SURFACE TENSION AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS - Release layers, and particularly low surface tension aqueous solutions, such as fountain solutions, which function as release layers. These release layers are integrated into copying and printing machines, such as xerographic machines, multifunctional devices, color systems, and the like, wherein the release layers are specifically incorporated onto a hydrophilic roll material for contact leveling of UV curable gel inks. | 12-15-2011 |
20120206546 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SOLID INK REMOVAL FOR SUBSTRATE RE-USE - A system for removing ink from a substrate. The system includes an ink separator configured to separate the ink from the substrate; and a substrate conveyor configured to provide the substrate to the ink separator. Accordingly, the ink can be removed from the substrate such that the substrate can be re-used. | 08-16-2012 |
20120293588 | FLOW PASSAGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING FLOW PASSAGE ASSEMBLY, INKJET RECORDING HEAD, AND RECORDING APPARATUS - A method for manufacturing a flow passage assembly includes forming a first flow passage in a first joint interface formed by welding a first surface of a first flow passage forming member to a first surface of a second flow passage forming member using an ultrasonic welding process, and forming, after the first flow passage is formed, a second flow passage in a second joint interface formed by welding a first surface of a third flow passage forming member to one of a second surface of the first flow passage forming member and a second surface of the second flow passage forming member using an ultrasonic welding process. A total area of weld portions used when the first flow passage is formed is greater than a total area of weld portions used when the second flow passage is formed. | 11-22-2012 |
20120300002 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CLOSURES FOR VESSELS - A method of producing closures for vessels comprises the steps of providing a prismatic element ( | 11-29-2012 |
20120314008 | Liquid Container and Liquid Detecting System - Part of a liquid chamber communicating with a liquid storage is formed of a deformable portion which is deformed. Part of a lever is brought into abutment with the deformable portion and, when the deformable portion is deformed, the lever is rotated about a supporting portion. The liquid storage, the liquid chamber, and the lever are stored in the interior of the case having a through hole, and when the liquid container is mounted on the liquid consuming apparatus, the movable rod on the side of the liquid consuming apparatus is inserted from the through hole and is brought into abutment with the lever. | 12-13-2012 |
20130002770 | METHODS FOR UV GEL INK LEVELING AND DIRECT-TO-SUBSTRATE DIGITAL RADIATION CURABLE GEL INK PRINTING, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS HAVING LEVELING MEMBER WITH A METAL OXIDE SURFACE - A radiation curable gel ink leveling method for digital direct-to-substrate radiation curable gel ink printing includes depositing radiation curable gel ink directly onto a substrate, irradiating the gel ink to increase a viscosity of the gel ink, adding sacrificial release fluid to a hydrophilic leveling roll surface, the leveling roll surface including metal oxide, and leveling the ink with the leveling roll. UV gel ink printing systems and leveling apparatus include a leveling roll having a metal oxide surface suitable for use with water based release fluids that contain a surfactant and/or polymer. | 01-03-2013 |
20130021414 | INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS - A recording apparatus executes recording with a recording head that discharges ink. The recording apparatus includes a platen arranged opposite the recording head and configured to support a sheet, at least one ink receiving portion arranged on the platen and configured to receive ink running off a side edge of the sheet, a suction portion configured to suction fluid from the ink receiving portion, and a supporting member configured to support the sheet at the ink receiving portion to prevent the sheet from sinking into the ink receiving portion. | 01-24-2013 |
20130033549 | METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS FOR SPREADING RADIATION CURABLE GEL INK - A radiation curable gel ink spreading system includes a print head for jetting radiation curable gel ink onto a front side of a substrate, a heated re-flow drum for contacting a back side of the substrate to heat the gel ink and cause the ink to re-flow, and at least one radiation source that irradiates the heated ink to reduce or stop re-flow. A re-flow drum temperature, amount of radiation emission per unit time, radiation source location including a substrate wrap angle with respect to the re-flow drum and/or the radiation source, a distance between a re-flow zone start and the radiation source, and a gap distance between the radiation source and the substrate, and a process speed or substrate translation speed are adjustable for achieving desired spreading characteristics. | 02-07-2013 |
20130044164 | INK CARTRIDGE, INK CARTRIDGE ASSEMLBY AND INK CARTRIDGE DETERMINATION SYSTEM - The invention relates to an ink cartridge, an ink cartridge set and an ink cartridge determination system. The invention comprises a first signal blocking section and a second signal blocking section, wherein the second signal blocking section is a movable component and is in an initial ink cartridge installation detection position before detection, and the initial ink cartridge installation detection position determines whether or not the second signal blocking section prevents a second signal from passing through the second signal blocking section or changes the path of the second signal. That is to say, different ink cartridges can be distinguished by different initial ink cartridge installation detection positions of the movable second signal blocking section. | 02-21-2013 |
20130070032 | INKJET PRINTING APPARATUS - A turning operation of a headset lever is completed, and a printing head can be detached from a carriage part. By the above described turning operation of the head set lever, a supply port insertion and extraction part connected via a link slides, a needle pipe of the supply port insertion and extraction part is brought into a state of being the farthest from the printing head, and a needle insertion and extraction lever is brought into state in which it moves under a case wall. Thereby, an operator cannot turn only the needle insertion and extraction lever when the head set lever is in an opened state. In this manner, when the headset lever is in the opened state, the operation of the needle insertion and extraction lever which is used for connection of the supply port insertion and extraction part to ink supply port is restricted. | 03-21-2013 |
20130208057 | WATER VAPOR CONTROL STRUCTURE - In some aspects of the present application, an inkjet printing device is disclosed that can comprises an enclosed module configured to store ink and provide a path for ink flow; and an annular structure surrounding the path for ink flow, wherein the annular structure comprises a first polymer structure; a void structure arranged to surround the first polymer structure; and a second polymer structure arranged to surround the void structure. | 08-15-2013 |
20140354739 | VALVE JET PRINTER WITH INERT PLUNGER TIP - A valve jet printer includes a solenoid coil and a plunger rod having a magnetically susceptible shank. A first end of the shank and at least a portion of the shank are received within a bore of the solenoid coil. The printer also includes a nozzle including an orifice extending therethrough and a spring biasing a second end of the shank toward the nozzle. The second end of the plunger rod includes a tip formed of perfluoroelastomer (FFKM). The second end of the shank includes a cup-shaped cavity having a convex bottom and a circular side. The tip includes a concave base and an annular flange. In an assembled state, the concave base of the tip contacts the convex bottom of the cup-shaped cavity, and the end of the circular side opposite the convex bottom is rolled over the annular flange thereby securing the tip in the cup-shaped cavity. | 12-04-2014 |