Hybrid electrophotographic apparatus for custom color printing
US6684045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2023 |
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- 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. An apparatus for developing an image on an imaging surface, including: a first developer unit having dry marking particles therein for developing a first portion of the image; and a second developer unit having a solution of marking particles and liquid carrier therein for developing a second portion of the image.
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