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Ink drying system for printer

US7137694B2 · kind B2 · utility

28Cited by
20References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 2003
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/00216
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink drying system for printer includes an IR heating element. A guide is configured to concentrate heat energy from the IR heating element to warm print media. A controller is configured to control operation of the IR heating element.

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