Patent ID: 7506443
Filing Date: 2009-03-24
Classification: B41J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for making an improved drop selection assemblage for a printhead comprising a drop generator with an orifice device forming a jet array for releasing a drop stream along a normal drop path, wherein the drop stream consists of print media drops and recycle drops; and a catcher disposed opposite the jet array adapted to catch recycle drops, wherein said method comprises the steps of: a. making a substrate with a first side comprising a beveled portion and a plane with a non-beveled portion, wherein the beveled portion comprises a slope ranging between 3 degrees and 25 degrees relative to the plane of the non-beveled portion; b. forming the at least one drop charging electrode on the non-beveled portion; c. forming the at least one short detection electrode on the slope of the beveled portion.