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Printing system

US5187501A · kind A · utility

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28Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 1, 1991
Grant dateFeb 16, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/321
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The system of this invention uses both a process and apparatus for printing an image on a removable thicker dielectric layer than conventionally used in other systems. The dielectric layer is at least 0.2 mils thick and is removed from the system after it is imaged, developed and fixed. Several alternate ways are used to imagewise charge the dielectric layer. The toner used preferably incorporates a resin of the said family resin as used in the dielectric layer or layers. The imaged layer may be attached to a base such as a tile or wallpaper support structure. The base support substantially strengthens the dielectric layer which is important for shipping, storage, ultimate use and durability.

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