Patent ID: 7370951
Filing Date: 2008-05-13
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A method for establishing detangled jets in an ink jet print station, wherein the method comprises the steps of: a. inputting values from a state table to a controller for a print station, wherein the print station comprises: b. sensing pressure with the pressure transducer and transmitting the sensed pressure to the controller; c. comparing the sensed pressure to the values from the state table; d. if the pressure is different from the value of the state table, transmitting a signal to the fluid pump to adjust the pressure of the fluid supply line to meet the value from the state table; and e. cycling the pressure of the drop generator using an abrupt, non-gradual change in pressure, wherein each cycle alternates between an operating pressure and a pressure lower than the operating pressure to insure the jets maintain a free flowing and detangled orientation.