Control Mark Generation Mechanism
Composite control marks with multiple ink colors address nozzle flushing and alignment issues in high-speed printers, enhancing print quality and reducing waste by integrating with flush lines effectively.
JP2026085890APending Publication Date: 2026-05-25RICOH CO LTD
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Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- RICOH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-25
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
In high-speed production printers, the placement of control marks and flush lines can lead to ink clogging, nozzle flushing issues, and ink drying problems, especially when they overlap or interfere with each other, resulting in inefficiencies and paper waste.
Method used
Implementing composite control marks that include a matrix of multiple ink colors, extending in both process directions, to ensure proper nozzle flushing and alignment, while avoiding overlap with flush lines and reducing ink drying issues.
Benefits of technology
The composite control marks facilitate effective nozzle flushing, maintain high print quality, reduce paper waste, and ensure precise alignment for double-sided printing without interfering with flush lines.
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Abstract
A control mark generation mechanism is provided. [Solution] A printing system is disclosed. The printing system includes at least one physical memory device for storing control mark logic, and one or more processors coupled to the at least one physical memory device for executing the control mark logic and generating a control mark print command for instructing a printing engine to print a control mark on a printing medium, which includes a matrix of print areas having multiple ink colors and extending in the process direction and the cross-process direction, and for inserting the control mark into a sheet specified in a print job based on the control mark print command.
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