On demand printer apparatus and method with integrated UV curing
US6350071B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/34
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention pertains to on demand printers such as thermal transfer, ink jet, laser, impact, and the like. More particularly, the invention discloses printers and methods for depositing an ultraviolet curable ink onto a printable item, and curing the ink with ultraviolet radiation emitted from the device. The ultraviolet light may be emitted from a curing station which is integral with or remotely connected to the printing apparatus.
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