Benjamin Patrick Leonard - St. Paul MN 55102 Michael David Hanson - Apple Valley MN 55124 Kerry Ray Anderson - Farmington MN 55024 Gregg Michael Bloom - Lake Elmo MN 55042
International Classification:
B41J 1920
US Classification:
400328, 400320, 400352, 347 33
Abstract:
This invention relates to an improved wide format color digital print engine, and in particular to a drum-based large format digital ink jet print engine having a vertically articulated carriage portion which carries both the print heads and an imaging array, adjustable saber angles for print heads, a novel service station, and an extremely robust weight-bearing carriage architecture. In particular, the present invention provides a highly manufacturable print engine benefiting from a discrete few controlled mounting locations so that accurate mounting of the cooperating sub-assemblies allow a very stable carriage assembly for driving said carriage laterally with respect to a printing medium coupled to the exterior of a drum.