Patent ID: 7625148
Filing Date: 2009-12-01
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A method for improved edge-to-edge printing on media in a printer having a printhead disposed above an ink trough, said ink trough having a plurality of sections formed by a plurality of trough support ribs within said ink trough comprising: indexing a leading edge of media to a first position over a first trough section; selectively operating printhead jets which are positioned above said media to inhibit ink contamination of exposed support ribs; indexing said media leading edge to one of a second position within said first trough section or a position within a second trough section, wherein the indexing comprises a large move to each of the trough sections and a small move within each of the trough sections; and selectively operating printhead jets corresponding to said one of said second position within said first trough section or said position within said second trough section.