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Dryer for inkjet image forming apparatus and image forming system having the same

US10836185B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2018
Grant dateNov 17, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/0024
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dryer for an inkjet image forming apparatus includes a heating device including a first heater and to dry a print medium by applying heat from the first heater to the print medium, and a flattening device including a second heater, to apply heat from the second heater to the print medium, to which heat from the first heater is applied, to flatten a deformed surface of the print medium deformed by the inkjet image.

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