Method for minimizing curl of transparent media during printing of high density thermal dye transfer images
US5220351A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling the curl of high density images on transparent media is provided for thermal dye transfer printers. The method includes wrapping the transparent receiver media around the print drum a preselected amount during printing. For a mechanical drive printer, the amount of wrapping is about 210 degrees. For capstan drive systems, the degree of wrapping is about 90 to about 160 degrees.
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