A cap actuation mechanism for placing a cap (49), movably mounted on a cap carriage (40) of an ink jet printer maintenance station, into sealing engagement with the nozzle face (23) of the printhead (12) of the printer (10). The cap mechanism functioning in response to movement by the cap carriage (40) which in turn is moved by printer's print cartridge carriage (16) when it leaves a printing zone (24) for servicing by the maintenance station (28). <IMAGE>
申请公布号
EP0597618(A3)
申请公布日期
1994.08.03
申请号
EP19930308752
申请日期
1993.11.02
申请人
XEROX CORPORATION
发明人
CARLOTTA, MICHAEL;SMITH, WILLIAM R.;NORIGOE, TAGASHI, TEC LTD., OHITO PLANT