Continuous inkjet printer arrangement
AssigneeKBA-Giori S.A.
InventorsDennis Crockett, Alan L. Hudd, Christopher M. Evans
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Abstract
A continuous inkjet printer is described, which includes a combination of dispersion agitation means, heated ink supply and printhead and tailored, heated, filtration regime. The use of this combination allows the printing of inks containing a non-magnetic pigment that exhibits “soft settling” upon standing.
Claims10
A continuous inkjet printer arrangement comprising a single nozzle continuous inkjet printhead provided with first heating means, an ink supply line connecting an ink source to the printhead and returning gutter ink from the printhead to the ink source, a filter in said supply line and ink supply management means for controlling the supply of ink to the said printhead, wherein the filter is provided with second heating means and the ink supply management means are arranged for continuously maintaining in said filter a temperature higher than elsewhere in the ink supply and for maintaining said printhead at a constant temperature higher than the ambient temperature.
A continuous inkjet printer arrangement comprising a single nozzle continuous inkjet printhead provided with first heating means, an ink supply line connecting an ink source to the printhead and returning gutter ink from the printhead to the ink source, a filter in said supply line and ink supply management means for controlling the supply of ink to the said printhead, wherein the filter is provided with second heating means and the ink supply management means are arranged for continuously maintaining in said filter a temperature higher than elsewhere in the ink supply and for maintaining said printhead at a constant temperature higher than the ambient temperature, and wherein at least five static mixers are incorporated at strategic points within the system.
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