Method and apparatus for reducing intercolor bleed to improve print quality
US7258410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/2125
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for reducing intercolor bleed to improve print quality is provided. This technique includes the detection of an edge between a black portion color portion of an image to be printed, the edge being disposed in a region of color pixels and black pixels to be printed in a first configuration of drops, modifying the first configuration of drops to obtain a second configuration of drops, and printing the image by ejecting the drops from a printhead based on the second configuration.
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