发明名称 |
Liquid discharge device and liquid discharge method |
摘要 |
A liquid discharge device includes a head, an optical sensor and an air blowing unit. The head is configured and arranged to record on a medium. The optical sensor is configured and arranged to detect presence or absence of foreign matter. The air blowing unit is configured and arranged to blow air toward the optical sensor for removing the foreign matter. |
申请公布号 |
US9033454(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.05.19 |
申请号 |
US201414298300 |
申请日期 |
2014.06.06 |
申请人 |
Seiko Epson Corporation |
发明人 |
Toya Akihiro |
分类号 |
B41J29/393;B41J2/165;B41J2/045;B41J29/12;B41J19/20;B41J29/377 |
主分类号 |
B41J29/393 |
代理机构 |
Global IP Counselors, LLP |
代理人 |
Global IP Counselors, LLP |
主权项 |
1. A printing device comprising:
a head configured and arranged to record on a medium; an optical sensor configured and arranged to detect presence or absence of foreign matter; and an air blowing unit configured and arranged to blow air toward the optical sensor for removing the foreign matter, the air blowing unit including an outlet port such that the air is blown through the outlet port toward the optical sensor. |
地址 |
Tokyo JP |