| abstract |
A method for removing residue from a fluid deposited on the interior surface (13) of anninkjet printhead (10), after the printhead (10) has contained or dispensed the fluid at least once,nmakes use of a reverse flushing technique optionally used in combination with sonication. Thenmethod employs a cleaning station (100) for flushing the inkjet printhead (10) with a wash fluidn(121), rinse fluid (131), and/or inert gas (141). |