Large format printer with staggered single pass

DE602020051862T2Active Publication Date: 2025-05-21ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING INC
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE602020051862
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2019-12-13
Filing Date
2020-12-08
Publication Date
2025-05-21
Estimated Expiration
2040-12-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Wide format inkjet printing systems face challenges in maintaining a level print head assembly and accessing print heads for maintenance due to their large size, which affects ink distribution and printing quality.

Method used

A wide format staggered single pass printing apparatus with two housings positioned adjacent and opposite to each other, allowing for even ink distribution and efficient access to print heads by enabling print beams to be inserted from opposing sides, reducing the overall weight of printing components and utilizing standard components rather than custom large-scale ones.

Benefits of technology

This configuration maintains level printing components, ensures even ink distribution across the substrate, and simplifies maintenance by allowing access to print heads from both sides, enhancing printing efficiency and quality.

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Abstract

The disclosed embodiments relate to a wide format single pass printing apparatus. The printing apparatus can include multiple print housings configured to receive print beams with print heads configured to print onto a substrate. The print housings can be horizontally adjacent to one another relative to a horizontal plane. The print housings can also be oriented opposite to one another. The print beams can be inserted and / or removed from each print housing from opposing ends, allowing for greater ease of access to the print beams.
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