Spot gloss and gloss control in an inkjet printing system
US10730318B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M7/0081
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide a technique that effects spot gloss or gloss control and/or variations on one image without requiring clear inks. This is preferably accomplished by use of a multilayer printing process in which an image is first printed using a first set of color print heads and then cured, and in which the image is again printed using a second set of color print head, but where the image remains uncured for a predetermined interval to allow the ink drops applied to the media to spread and thus introduce a gloss effect.
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