| 摘要 |
<p>A method of cleaning an ink jet printhead (1) having a nozzle plate comprises the steps of emitting ink (2) from the nozzles onto the nozzle plate and wiping the ink from the nozzle plate. By emitting ink onto the nozzle plate before wiping the risk of scratching the nozzle plate can be reduced. The emitting of the ink can also effect priming of the nozzles. In preferred embodiments, the nozzle plate is wiped using an absorbent substrate (3) which can help to remove any dirt and residue.</p> |
