Capping device for a printer
First Claim
1. A capping device for a printer having a printhead and at least one media feed roller, said capping device movable between an open position, in which the printhead may deposit ink on print media, and a closed position, in which the capping device blocks the printhead from depositing ink on said media, said capping device being operatively connected to the at least one media feed roller whereby motion of said feed roller moves the capping device between said open and closed position.
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Abstract
A capping device 19 for a printer movable between an open position, in which the printhead 16 may deposit ink on print media, and a closed position, in which the capping device 19 blocks the printhead 16 from depositing ink on said media, the capping device being operatively connected to at least one media feed roller 18a whereby motion of said feed roller 18a moves the capping device 19 between the open and closed position.
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16 Claims
- 1. A capping device for a printer having a printhead and at least one media feed roller, said capping device movable between an open position, in which the printhead may deposit ink on print media, and a closed position, in which the capping device blocks the printhead from depositing ink on said media, said capping device being operatively connected to the at least one media feed roller whereby motion of said feed roller moves the capping device between said open and closed position.
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9. A printer including:
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a printhead;
a capping device;
at least one media feed roller;
said capping device movable between an open position, in which the printhead may deposit ink on print media, and a closed position, in which the capping device blocks the printhead from depositing ink on said media, said capping device being operatively connected to the at least one media feed roller whereby motion of said feed roller moves the capping device between said open and closed position. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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