Printer dryer with a plurality of drying units
US10328687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B45/30
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printer dryer device includes a first drying unit, wherein the first drying unit includes a first plurality of energy-emitting elements to dry a printing substance on a printing medium, wherein the first plurality of energy-emitting elements are electrically connected in series in the first drying unit. The printer dryer device further includes a second drying unit, wherein the second drying unit includes a second plurality of energy-emitting elements to dry the printing substance on the printing medium, wherein the second drying unit is arranged downstream from the first drying unit in a medium transport direction of the printing medium, and wherein the second plurality of energy-emitting elements are electrically connected in series in the second drying unit. At least one energy-emitting element among the second plurality of energy-emitting elements is not electrically connected in series to an energy-emitting element among the first plurality of energy-emitting elements.
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