Integrated inkjet module for scalable printer
AssigneeMemjet Technology Limited
InventorMark Profaca
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Abstract
An integrated inkjet module for a scalable inkjet printer includes: first and second opposite end brackets; a print module asymmetrically positioned between the end brackets; and a maintenance module for maintaining an inkjet printhead of the print module. The maintenance module includes a frame fixedly mounted between the end brackets having a longer leg extending along one side of the print module and a shorter leg positioned between a first end of the print module and the first end bracket. The print module is slidably liftable relative to the end brackets, the longer leg includes a laterally extendible capper for capping the printhead and the shorter leg includes a longitudinally movable wiper carriage for wiping the printhead.
Claims13
An integrated inkjet module for a scalable inkjet printer, the inkjet module comprising:
- first and second opposite end brackets;
- a single print module asymmetrically positioned between the end brackets;
- a print module carrier supporting the print module, the print module carrier being slidably mounted between the first and second end brackets;
- a lift mechanism for raising and lowering the print module carrier relative to the end brackets;
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- a maintenance module for maintaining an inkjet printhead of the print module, the maintenance module comprising a frame housing a capper for capping the printhead and a longitudinally movable wiper carriage for wiping the printhead, wherein:
- the wiper carriage, in a parked position, is positioned between a first end of the print module and the first end bracket;
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- the print module carrier comprises a mounting arm bridging over the wiper carriage in the parked position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.