Radiation curing system and method for inkjet printers
US6447112B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/00214
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems for curing radiation-curable inks printed on substrates using inkjet printheads are disclosed. The methods and systems include radiation sources that are either integral with a printer or that can be added to an existing printer. In either case, the radiation source preferably moves independently of the printhead to provide the desired electromagnetic curing energy to the printed ink. The radiation source and the printhead may be mounted separately and move independently such that the mass of the printhead is not significantly increased.
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