High resolution ink-jet printing on edibles and products made
US7884953B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M5/5227
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are methods of printing high resolution images on edible substrates with dispersed pigmented inks using a drop-on-demand ink-jet printer. Dispersed pigmented white inks useful with the inventive methods are also disclosed. White images having a resolution greater than 200 dpi can be printed on chocolate using the methods and inks disclosed herein. The inventive methods and inks may also be integrated with a consumer-driven site vending or e-commerce application in which the consumer provides the image to be printed and edibles bearing the printed image are prepared for rapid turnaround.
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