Ink jet transfer printer
US5953034A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16541
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink jet transfer printer including an ink jet print head and a print drum, the ink jet print head for printing ink onto the print drum which transfers the ink to a print medium during a print cycle. The ink jet transfer printer comprising: a print surface defining a print plane located on the print drum, the print surface raised above the peripheral surface of the print drum; and wherein the ink jet print head prints onto the print surface and the ink on the print surface forms a contact angle substantially in a range of 20 to 60 degrees. The ink jet transfer printer further comprising: a wiper blade in engagement with the print surface during the print cycle for wiping waste ink from the print surface; and a cleaning device in engagement with the print surface during the print cycle for absorbing waste ink from the print surface; and wherein, following transfer of the ink from the print surface to the print medium, the cleaning device absorbs waste ink prior to the wiper blade wiping waste ink.
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