Image forming device and method for processing photosensitive media having microencapsulated imaging material
US6483575B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03F7/0022
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming device includes an imaging member for forming a latent image on a photosensitive medium and a pressure assembly for applying pressure to the photosensitive medium and develop images on the medium. The photosensitive medium comprises a plurality of microcapules which encapsulate imaging material such as coloring material. In a feature of the invention, a controller is responsive to sensed ambient conditions to control the amount of pressure applied to the medium and thereby control the amount of crushing force applied to the microcapsules. In a further feature, a flexible pressure strip is provided between a crushing roller of the pressure assembly and the media to prevent a marking of the media.
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