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Image transfer apparatus including a compliant transfer member

US5047808A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 1989
Grant dateSep 10, 1991
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/169
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image system including an image bearing surface and an intermediate transfer member operative for transfer of liquid toner images from the image bearing surface to a substrate provides for first transfer engagement between the intermediate transfer member and the image bearing surface for transfer of an image from the image bearing surface to the intermediate transfer member at a first pressure, producing deformation of the intermediate transfer member to a first deformation degree. The system provides for second transfer engagement between the intermediate transfer member and the substrate for transfer of the image from the intermediate transfer member to the substrate at a second pressure, producing deformation of the intermediate transfer member to a second deformation degree.

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