Method and an assembly for sublimation transfer printing
US10189245B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2002/012
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing assembly for sublimation transfer printing includes: a feed mechanism by which a web of carrier is fed in a machine direction to a printer; the printer including: a carrier transport unit, controllably movable along a machine direction; digital printing stations for the deposition of sublimation ink or inks onto the carrier; a feed mechanism for the substrate material to be printed; a heat press for transferring the sublimation ink or inks onto the substrate material; and an outlet for the substrate material and used carrier, where the printing stations extend transversally to the machine direction and cover the width of carrier. A method for sublimation transfer printing may use the printing assembly.
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