A cartridge servicing case for servicing a fluid jet cartridge carrying a composition includes a case body having a pocket that is sized to receive the fluid jet cartridge. A moveable cartridge servicing member is moveable relative to the case body. The moveable cartridge servicing member includes at least one of a wiping element and a capping element carried by the moveable cartridge servicing member. The pocket is arranged and configured to expose nozzles of the fluid jet cartridge received by the pocket to the moveable cartridge servicing member for a servicing operation using the at least one of the wiping element and capping element.

A cartridge servicing case for servicing a fluid jet cartridge carrying a composition includes a case body having a pocket that is sized to receive the fluid jet cartridge. A moveable cartridge servicing member is moveable relative to the case body. The moveable cartridge servicing member includes at least one of a wiping element and a capping element carried by the moveable cartridge servicing member. The pocket is arranged and configured to expose nozzles of the fluid jet cartridge received by the pocket to the moveable cartridge servicing member for a servicing operation using the at least one of the wiping element and capping element.

In an image forming apparatus, a sub-scanning carriage moves a recording medium in a conveyance direction. A first carriage and a second carriage move in a main scanning direction and discharge a liquid and another liquid onto the recording medium to print a first image and a second image on the recording medium, respectively. Circuitry executes a first print sequence and a second print sequence. Further, the circuitry calculates a drying time of the liquid to form the first image by the first carriage, determines whether to execute the second print sequence based on the drying time, causes the first carriage and the second carriage to execute the second print sequence when the circuitry determines to execute the second print sequence, and causes the first carriage and the second carriage to execute the first print sequence when the circuitry determines not to execute the second print sequence.

In an image forming apparatus, a sub-scanning carriage moves a recording medium in a conveyance direction. A first carriage and a second carriage move in a main scanning direction and discharge a liquid and another liquid onto the recording medium to print a first image and a second image on the recording medium, respectively. Circuitry executes a first print sequence and a second print sequence. Further, the circuitry calculates a drying time of the liquid to form the first image by the first carriage, determines whether to execute the second print sequence based on the drying time, causes the first carriage and the second carriage to execute the second print sequence when the circuitry determines to execute the second print sequence, and causes the first carriage and the second carriage to execute the first print sequence when the circuitry determines not to execute the second print sequence.

A method of capping printheads positioned along a curved media path having an apex. The method includes the steps of: providing a first printhead upstream of the apex and a corresponding first capper downstream of the first printhead; providing a second printhead downstream of the apex and a corresponding second capper upstream of the second printhead; moving the first capper towards the first printhead and capping the first printhead; and moving the second capper towards the second printhead and capping the second printhead. The first and second cappers are moved in opposite directions away from the apex for capping the first and second printheads.

A method of capping printheads positioned along a curved media path having an apex. The method includes the steps of: providing a first printhead upstream of the apex and a corresponding first capper downstream of the first printhead; providing a second printhead downstream of the apex and a corresponding second capper upstream of the second printhead; moving the first capper towards the first printhead and capping the first printhead; and moving the second capper towards the second printhead and capping the second printhead. The first and second cappers are moved in opposite directions away from the apex for capping the first and second printheads.

The present disclosure provides a droplet discharging device capable of minimizing misalignment of a plurality of heads. The droplet discharging device comprises a base including a head fixing region to which a plurality of heads are fixed; a pack holder disposed on the base and including an opening penetrated by the plurality of heads installed on the base; a guide pin installed on the pack holder and protruding towards the base; a guide holder installed on the base and fastened to the guide pin; a first fastening part installed on the pack holder and protruding towards the base; and a second fastening part installed on the base and fastened to the first fastening part, wherein a lock air is supplied to one of the first fastening part and the second fastening part, thus fastening the first fastening part and the second fastening part.

The present disclosure provides a droplet discharging device capable of minimizing misalignment of a plurality of heads. The droplet discharging device comprises a base including a head fixing region to which a plurality of heads are fixed; a pack holder disposed on the base and including an opening penetrated by the plurality of heads installed on the base; a guide pin installed on the pack holder and protruding towards the base; a guide holder installed on the base and fastened to the guide pin; a first fastening part installed on the pack holder and protruding towards the base; and a second fastening part installed on the base and fastened to the first fastening part, wherein a lock air is supplied to one of the first fastening part and the second fastening part, thus fastening the first fastening part and the second fastening part.

Techniques for more accurately and efficiently replicating the alignment of one or more printer components with respect to another printer component are described herein. Replication may be achieved by using a fixture and a connection media to create a near exact replica of features of the fixture, or to temporarily hold multiple printer components in position while a joining layer of the connection media hardens. More specifically, a connection media, such as epoxy, can be used to fill an intentionally-established gap between connecting bodies or components that are held in a predetermined position by the replication fixture. The replication fixture represents a mechanical mounting interface that influences the position of a print head (or an array of print heads) within a printer housing or printing mechanism. Joining printer components in such a manner enables a stable mechanical coupling to be formed that does not require post operations.

A single pass inkjet printer that utilizes a modular printing system with one or more self-contained printing modules, where each printing module is easy to remove and replace from a large printing machine, thus resulting in an overall system that is easy to service and maintain. Each module is a self-contained printer including an ink supply, printhead drive electronics, and printhead assembly in order to provide one color or fluid of inkjet printing capability. Each module includes a precise three-point compliant self-aligning mount system to obtain accurate printhead positioning, and a unique integrated printhead tending system that includes a compact movable vacuum knife for cleaning the printheads, and a printhead capping station for sealing and protecting the printheads from the ambient environment when not in use.