Wiper assembly for inkjet printer
AssigneeAgfa-Gevaert
InventorPaul Wouters
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Abstract
A wiper assembly is used to mount large size wiper blades for use in industrial inkjet printers. In order to provide an even wiping action over the length of the printhead the wiper is sideways clamped in a rigid wiper blade holder. Preferably the wiper blade holder clamps the wiper over 20% of the wiper height. The assembly allows for use of individual wipers having different characteristics. Separate wipers are more easily fabricated and can be replaced easily. The wipers may be provided with a heel which enhances mounting efficiency. The wiper assembly may have easy mounting means allowing for rapid exchange of the whole assembly in a printer.
Claims8
Wiper assembly for wiping the printhead with a nozzle plate in an inkjet printing system comprising at least one wiper blade, characterised in that said wiper blade is clamped sideways by a rigid wiper blade holder.
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