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Gray scale printing with ink jets

US4494128A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 1982
Grant dateJan 15, 1985
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2196
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink jet system using a single transducer chamber is disclosed which can produce a wide variation in visual print density (gray scale) without a reduction in print resolution. Vehicle is mixed with the ink during the actual jet printing process to produce the desired gray scale. The system is also readily adapted to produce multi-color prints.

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