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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 21, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2010
David Claramunt, Sant Esteve Sesrovires, ES;
Jose Antonio Alvarez, Barcelona, ES;
Raimon Castells, Barcelona, ES;
Francisco-javier Perez, Barcelona, ES;
Laura Sanchez-domingo, Barcelona, ES;
David Claramunt, Sant Esteve Sesrovires, ES;
Jose Antonio Alvarez, Barcelona, ES;
Raimon Castells, Barcelona, ES;
Francisco-Javier Perez, Barcelona, ES;
Laura Sanchez-Domingo, Barcelona, ES;
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for wide format ink printing are described. In one embodiment, a tension module for wide format inkjet printers is described which includes a throughput roller comprising a material having a length to diameter ratio of at least 10:1 and a friction coefficient value less than 1. The tension module further includes a plurality of pinch rollers adjacent to and supporting the throughput roller, and a motor operable to rotate the throughput roller. The plurality of pinch rollers and the rotation of the throughput roller in combination are operable to draw the print medium between the plurality of pinch rollers and the throughput roller.