Procedure and device for adjusting gloss in print material

US6950615B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Eggert Jung · Soest, DE
• Wolfgang Luxem · Kiel, DE
• Holger Runkowske · Probsteierhagen, DE
• Johann Weigert · Osdorf, DE
• Thomas Zelenka · Troisdorf, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 20, 2003
• Grant date: Sep 27, 2005
• Expiry date: Jan 28, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B41F23/08
• WIPO field: Textile and paper machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

To regulate the gloss on a print material, and avoid excess release oil, the properties of the fusing medium are measured, and the gloss on the print material is determined on the basis of the measured properties of the fusing medium.