US 6,682,167 B2 · Reducing printhead servicing noise

Abstract

A method for reducing a servicing noise is provided. In a measuring action, a servicing position is measured using a full pushing force of an actuator applied to a service station. In a disengaging action, the actuator is disengaged from the service station. In a reducing action, the pushing force is reduced to a minimum value. In an engaging action, the service station is engaged with the actuator. In a monitoring action, a position of the actuator is monitored during the engagement. In a comparing action, the actuator position is compared to the stored servicing position. In an increasing action, the pushing force is increased for future engagements if the servicing position has not been reached. A printing mechanism configured to employ such a method is also provided.

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Dependent claims

A method for reducing a servicing noise, comprising:

measuring a servicing position using a full pushing force of an actuator applied to a service station;
disengaging the actuator from the service station;
reducing the pushing force to a minimum value;
engaging the service station with the actuator;
monitoring a position of the actuator during the engagement;
comparing the actuator position to the stored servicing position;
and
increasing the pushing force for future engagements if the servicing position has not been reached.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Reducing printhead servicing noise

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Reducing printhead servicing noise

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Abstract

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