Patent ID: 6460968
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A wiper for wiping an inkjet printhead, the printhead having nozzles through which ink drops are fired, comprising:a recessed wiping region at a first end of the wiper for wiping off ink drops, wherein the recessed wiping region indirectly contacts the nozzles during wiping; and a non-recessed wiping region at the first end and adjacent to the recessed wiping region, wherein the non-recessed wiping region presses against the printhead to exert desired forces for wiping; wherein the recessed wiping region and the non-recessed wiping region are positioned such that as the wiper wipes the printhead, at least part of the recessed wiping region wipes over the nozzles, while the non-recessed wiping region wipes around the nozzles.