Apparatus and method for printing
US5732633A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/1721
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing system is provided which includes a printing head for applying at least one ink to a printing substrate and at least one radio frequency (RF) drying unit for discharging RF energy, thereby drying the ink on the printing substrate. A printing system is also provided which includes a printing and drying head for applying at least one ink to a printing substrate and for subsequently drying it. The printing system further includes means for moving the printing head with respect to the printing substrate.
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