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Printed image after-processing apparatus

US5724888A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 26, 1995
Grant dateMar 10, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/325
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printed image after-processing apparatus includes a rotatable contact member coated with an excess ink removing liquid incompatible with a printing ink forming a printed image on a printing sheet and having a surface tension lower than that of the printing ink; a counter member having a surface roughness of 0.5 .mu.m or less, for feeding the printing sheet after printed between the counter member and the contact member to thereby make a printed surface of the printing sheet into contact with the contact member; a supplying device for supplying the excess ink removing liquid to the contact member; and a cleaning device contacting with the contact member.

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