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An ink distribution assembly for distributing different inks from respective ink sources to a plurality of print chips which together define an inkjet printhead. The assembly includes: a longitudinal distribution molding having an ink duct for each of the different inks extending longitudinally therealong; an ink inlet port corresponding to each ink duct, each ink inlet port being in fluid communication with a respective ink source for delivering ink from each ink source to a respective one of the ink ducts; and a laminated ink distribution stack in fluid communication with the distribution molding for distributing ink from the ducts to the print chips.

Method of printing with air blowing across inkjet printhead

A printhead is provided having an elongate support having a plurality of internal webs protruding from a base section to define a plurality of parallel fluid supply channels, a shim supported by the support and defining a plurality of rows of openings through which fluid from respective supply channels is supplied, and a plurality of elongate printhead modules supported serially on the shim. Each module defines a plurality of fluid supply passages through which fluid passes to fluid ejection nozzles from respective rows of the openings. Either end of each module defines complementary formations such that adjacent modules nest together.

Inkjet printhead assembly having printhead chip carriers received in slot

An inkjet printhead assembly includes a manifold assembly and a print chip. The manifold assembly includes an ink passage having an ink outlet and an air passage having an air outlet. The print chip is attached to part of the manifold assembly and is positioned for receiving ink from the ink outlet of the ink passage. The air outlet is offset from the print chip and is configured for delivering a flow of air laterally across the print chip.

Inkjet printhead assembly having ink and air passages

An inkjet printhead assembly includes: a support structure having a recess, the recess having a wall defining a plurality of ink supply apertures; and a plurality of print modules received in the recess in a neighboring arrangement. Each print module includes: a printhead chip carrier having a plurality of convergent ink galleries, each ink gallery receiving ink from an ink supply aperture; and a single printhead chip mounted on the printhead chip carrier, the printhead chip receiving ink from the plurality of convergent ink galleries.

Inkjet printhead assembly having modular printhead chip carriers defining convergent ink galleries

A printhead assembly includes an ink distribution assembly including an ink distribution molding, the ink distribution molding including a plurality of first ducts; at least one printhead integrated circuit in fluid communication with the ink distribution assembly; and a rotary platen having at least three surface, each surface for providing one of a platen surface, capping portion, and a blotting portion. The ink distribution assembly further includes a plurality of second ducts acutely angled with respect to the plurality of first ducts, a plurality of transfer ports facilitating fluid communication between the plurality of first ducts and the plurality of second ducts, and a plurality of ink inlet ports facilitating fluid communication between an ink cassette and the plurality of first ducts.

Inkjet printer having ink distribution stack for receiving ink from ink ducting structure

A handheld imaging device includes an image sensor for sensing an image; a processor for processing the sensed image; a plurality of processing units provided in the processor, the plurality of processing units connected in parallel by a crossbar switch to form a multi-core processing unit for the processor; and an image sensor interface for converting signals from the image sensor to a format readable by the plurality of processing units, the image sensor interface sharing a wafer substrate with the processor. A transfer of data from the image sensor interface to the plurality of processing units is conducted entirely on the shared wafer substrate.

Handheld imaging device incorporating multi-core image processor

A handheld imaging device includes an image sensor for sensing an image: a Very Long Instruction Word (VLIW) processor for processing the sensed image; a plurality of processing units provided in the VLIW processor, the plurality of processing units connected in parallel by a crossbar switch to form a multi-core processing unit for the VLIW processor; and an image sensor interface for receiving signals from the image sensor and converting the signals to a format readable by the VLIW processor, the image sensor interface sharing a wafer substrate with the VLIW processor. A transfer of data from the image sensor interface to the VLIW processor is conducted entirely on the shared wafer substrate.

Handheld imaging device with VLIW image processor

An inkjet printhead assembly includes: a plurality of printhead segments arranged in two parallel rows in a staggered overlapping arrangement; and a slotted shield plate positioned relative to the printhead segments. Each of the printhead segments is exposed through the slotted shield plate.

Inkjet printhead assembly including slotted shield plate

A portable handheld device including a CPU for processing a script; a multi-core processor for processing an image; an input buffer for receiving data for processing by the multi-core processor, the input buffer being provided under the control of the multi-core processor to send data thereto; and an output buffer for receiving data processed by the multi-core processor, the output buffer being provided under the control of the multi-core processor to receive data therefrom. The multi-core processor comprises a plurality of micro-coded processing units. The CPU is configured with authority to clear and query the input and output buffers.

Multi-core image processor for portable device

A portable handheld device includes a CPU for processing a script; a multi-core processor for processing images; and a flash memory connected to the CPU, the flash memory storing therein a table of micro-codes. The multi-core processor includes a plurality of micro-coded processing units. The CPU is configured to read one or more micro-codes from the flash memory and load the one or more micro-codes into the processing unit to execute the script being processed thereby.

Portable handheld device with multi-core microcoded image processor

A three dimensional object creation system that prints objects layer by layer, the system including a plurality of printheads, the system printing at least part of each of multiple layers simultaneously, wherein the printheads are configured to enable printing of at least two different materials in at least one layer.

3-D object system incorporating two materials in one layer

A removable printhead cartridge for a single-pass inkjet printer, the printhead assembly including: a body adapted for user removal and insertion in the printer; an elongate ink manifold assembly mounted in the body, the ink manifold assembly having a plurality of longitudinally extending ink channels, a plurality of outlets defined in a mounting surface; and a plurality of ink conduits connecting each ink channel to a corresponding set of outlets; a plurality of printhead chips mounted on the mounting surface; a plurality of ink storage modules, each containing a device for delivering ink to the printhead chips at a negative pressure; and a plurality of electrical connectors.

Removable printhead cartridge having plurality of printhead chips

A portable handheld device includes an image sensor for capturing an image; an image sensor interface for receiving data from the image sensor; a DRAM for storing the data received by the image sensor interface; an image processor for storing the image the DRAM, the image processor including a plurality of micro-coded processing units; a central processor for instructing the image processor; and an orientation sensor for sensing a rotation of the protable handheld device at a time of sensing the image. The central processor is configured to load the plurality of micro-coded processing units of the image processor with micro-code for performing an affine transform of the data in the DRAM to rotate the data in the DRAM by a rotation corresponding to the rotation sensed by the orientation sensor.

Portable handheld device with multi-core image processor

A method of wiping a pagewidth inkjet printhead. The method includes the steps of: wiping a web transversely across the printhead, the web having a width corresponding substantially to a length of the printhead; and subsequently positioning the web either upstream only or downstream only of the printhead, relative to a media feed direction.

Method of wiping pagewidth printhead

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