CLEANING METHOD OF INK-JET HEAD FOR INK CONTAINING METAL PARTICLES

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To clean an ink-jet head using an ink containing metal particles without damaging a nozzle with metal particles adhering on the nozzle surface. SOLUTION: A nozzle washing tank 3 serving as a flushing pad for the ink-jet head 1 is provided, and the metal particles adhering on a nozzle 11 are removed by flushing the nozzle surface 10 with water. The nozzle surface is prevented from being damaged and an abnormal discharge from the nozzle can be avoided. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI