Blanket memory artifact reduction

US11409211B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HP INDIGO B.V. · NL

Inventors

• Peter Nedelin · Nes Ziona, IL
• Mark Sandler · Rehovot, IL
• Shai Lior · Rehovot, IL

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 8, 2020
• Grant date: Aug 9, 2022
• Expiry date: Oct 8, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G03G15/5066
• WIPO field: Optics
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

In one example of the disclosure, a first transfer of ink is made from a photoconductor to a blanket in contact with the photoconductor. The blanket is to cycle along a path. The first transfer occurs at a first arc of the blanket path. A second transfer of the ink is made from the blanket to a media in contact with the blanket. The second transfer occurs at a second arc of the blanket path. A heat source located adjacent to a third arc of the blanket path is utilized to heat an external surface of the blanket. The heating is to occur following the second transfer of the ink.