Method and apparatus for reducing relief in toner images
US5085962A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 1990 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/2074
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A toner image, for example, a multicolor toner image is formed on a thermoplastic layer on a receiving sheet. To fix the image without substantial visible objectionable relief, the toner image is first positioned between two members, one of which has a rough texture to it to apply a texture to the toner image and the thermoplastic layer carrying it. It is then positioned between a pair of smooth surfaced pressure members to reduce the texture and relief and to apply a gloss to the image.
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