Manually aligned printhead modules
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1. A method of forming a modular printhead for a digital printer, the method including the steps of:
- mounting a plurality of printhead modules on a plurality of corresponding mounting sites provided on a support frame, at least one of the mounting sites provided with an adjustment mechanism; and
operating the adjustment mechanism of at least one mounting site to effect minute adjustments of the position of the corresponding printhead module with respect to the support frame;
wherein, the adjustment mechanism includes an input lever fulcrumed against the support frame for acting on a module engagement plate, the module engagement plate connected to the support frame by hinged link arms such that the resilient movement of the plate is substantially linear.
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Abstract
A modular printhead for a digital printer wherein the modules (2) may be mechanically aligned using specifically designed frame (3) supporting the modules (2). The frame (3) having a plurality of mounting sites (19) for mounting respective printhead modules (2) to the frame (3); wherein,
at least one of the mounting sites (19) having mechanical adjustment mechanism (15, 16, 17 and 18) for reducing input movements to effect minute adjustments of the position of the printhead module (2) with respect to the frame (3).
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7 Claims
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1. A method of forming a modular printhead for a digital printer, the method including the steps of:
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mounting a plurality of printhead modules on a plurality of corresponding mounting sites provided on a support frame, at least one of the mounting sites provided with an adjustment mechanism; and
operating the adjustment mechanism of at least one mounting site to effect minute adjustments of the position of the corresponding printhead module with respect to the support frame;
wherein, the adjustment mechanism includes an input lever fulcrumed against the support frame for acting on a module engagement plate, the module engagement plate connected to the support frame by hinged link arms such that the resilient movement of the plate is substantially linear. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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