Patent ID: 6290326
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A method of printing using at least one printhead having a plurality of print elements, and a media that is capable of receiving and holding images thereon, said method comprising:(a) moving the media relative to the printhead in a first dimension;(b) operating the printhead to fire an appropriate first set of the plurality of print elements thereof to print repetitive images on the media at a plurality of desired locations thereon while the media is moving relative to the printhead;(c) at spaced points in time moving at least one of the media and the printhead relative to each other in a second dimension, different than the first dimension, to reposition the printhead relative to the media; and(d) in association with (c), adjusting the practice of (b) to fire an appropriate second set of the plurality of print elements, at least some of the second set of print elements different than the first set, to accommodate the movement in (c) to continue to print the repetitive images on the media at the desired location thereon, so as to extend the effective life of the printhead when printing repetitive images.