INK JET CATCH PAN STRUCTURE

摘要

An ink jet catch pan structure provides necessary functions to allow performance of diagnostic and maintenance work on a high speed printing system printhead. The ink jet catch pan structure has at least one printhead. The catch pan is mounted to the printhead, has an investment cast body, and is grounded. Ink flow is received from the printhead and returned to the printhead. An ink impact slope receives ink impact from the printhead, and has a non-mist generating geometry. An ink collection cavity holds ink as it impacts the ink impact slope. The catch pan follows the printhead.