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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 13, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 18, 2013
Stuart J. Boland, Denver, CO (US);
Sean K. Fitzsimons, Thornton, CO (US);
Scott R. Johnson, Erie, CO (US);
William Edward Manchester, Erie, CO (US);
Casey E. Walker, Boulder, CO (US);
Stuart J. Boland, Denver, CO (US);
Sean K. Fitzsimons, Thornton, CO (US);
Scott R. Johnson, Erie, CO (US);
William Edward Manchester, Erie, CO (US);
Casey E. Walker, Boulder, CO (US);
Ricoh Company, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
Systems and methods for improving the quality analysis of printheads that apply transparent or hard-to-detect fluids to a media. The system includes a printhead operable to apply a clear fluid to a print media. The system also includes a controller operable to enter a diagnostic mode for quality analysis of the printhead. The controller initiates a supply of diagnostic fluid to the printhead that includes a colorant. The controller then directs the printhead to apply the diagnostic fluid to the print media. Because the diagnostic fluid includes a colorant, the output of the printhead will be more visible on the media.