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Hybrid electrophotographic apparatus for custom color printing

US6682865B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2001
Grant dateJan 27, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/10
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A development system is provided that extends the functionality of liquid developer to produce custom colors and combines it with a powder development engine to enable custom color printing. This invention provides a apparatus and method, control scheme, hardware, and software, necessary for enabling custom color printing using an electrophotograpic hybrid technology.

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