Apparatus and method for printing
US6648470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41P2227/70
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing method and system, which includes at least one printing apparatus, is provided. Each printing apparatus includes an ink jet device comprising at least one ink jet nozzle to eject droplets of ink according to image data, a printing member having ink-attracting areas each located within an ink repelling area. One or more of the ink attracting areas may receive the droplets of ink ejected from the ink jet device in a pattern corresponding to the image data. Each printing apparatus also includes a transfer system to transfer the inked pattern from the printing member onto a printing substrate.
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