Patent ID: 6168258
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A cleaning system for removing ink residue from a wiper after wiping an inkjet printhead in an inkjet printing mechanism having a chassis, comprising: a service station supported by the printing mechanism chassis; a wiper scraper of an absorbent material supported by the printing mechanism chassis; and a wiper supported by the service station to selectively contact and wipe the printhead to remove ink residue therefrom and to selectively contact the wiper scraper to remove ink residue from the wiper, wherein the wiper comprises a blade having two opposing side surfaces and a wiping tip, with the wiper tip contacting the printhead during wiping and contacting the wiper scraper during wiper cleaning, and with at least one of the two opposing side surfaces of the blade having a capillary pathway formed thereon to draw liquid ink residue away from the wiping tip through capillary action.