Wiper Station; Printing Platen - Printing Innovation iCUBE 1 User Manual

2.12.1. Wiper station

The printhead must be wiped to remove ink cross-contamination and particulates.
The cylindrical wiper rotates to wipe the entire width of the printhead. The roller rotates
for the duration of the lift-dwell-lower cycle. The intent is not to merely blot the nozzles
but to have functionally translational wiping. The wiper is programmable and can be
rotated numerous times to perform multiple wiping operations. Once wiping is complete
the station drops back down. A metal transfer roller cleaned by a doctor blade helps
remove ink from the wiper. The removed ink dries or evaporates within the wiper
station. When the wiper becomes contaminated to such an extent that it is no longer
effective, the wiper must be replaced by unlatching the two wiper retaining clips. These
clips can be released while the maintenance module is in the wipe position.

2.12.2. Printing platen

The platen provides a smooth writing surface and the correct spacing between the
media and the printhead. During printing, the paper below the printhead is maintained at
a fixed dive angle from the drive roller nip and platen below the nozzles to ensure print
quality. Along the center of the platen there are four Porex (tm) micro sponges to collect
ink overspray.
Picture of the wiperstation
Picture of Printing platen
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