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Digital printing process

US11396190B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2021
Grant dateJul 26, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2002/012
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of indirect printing with an aqueous ink. Related apparatus, systems and treatment formulations are disclosed herein. Some embodiments relate to an aqueous treatment formulation for use with an intermediate transfer member of a printing system. In some embodiments, the system comprises a treatment station disposed downstream of the impression station and upstream of the image forming station for forming a uniform thin layer of a liquid treatment formulation onto a surface of an intermediate transfer member (ITM) at a lower run thereof.

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