AU2010361609B2 - Inkjet printhead having common conductive track on nozzle plate - Google Patents

Inkjet printhead having common conductive track on nozzle plate Download PDF

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AU2010361609B2
AU2010361609B2 AU2010361609A AU2010361609A AU2010361609B2 AU 2010361609 B2 AU2010361609 B2 AU 2010361609B2 AU 2010361609 A AU2010361609 A AU 2010361609A AU 2010361609 A AU2010361609 A AU 2010361609A AU 2010361609 B2 AU2010361609 B2 AU 2010361609B2
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nozzle
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Misty Bagnat
Julie Catherine Hogan
Gregory John Mcavoy
Ronan Padraig Sean O'reilly
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Memjet Technology Ltd
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    • B41J2/2132Print quality control characterised by dot disposition, e.g. for reducing white stripes or banding
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    • B41J2202/00Embodiments of or processes related to ink-jet or thermal heads
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    • B41J2202/18Electrical connection established using vias
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JP (1) JP5692881B2 (ja)
KR (1) KR101723262B1 (ja)
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JP5692881B2 (ja) 2015-04-01
EP2621728A1 (en) 2013-08-07
CN103370201A (zh) 2013-10-23
CN103370201B (zh) 2015-07-15
KR20130141499A (ko) 2013-12-26
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