Method and apparatus for automatically adjusting nip width based on a scanned nip image on ultraviolet (UV))-sensitive media in an image production device
US7907859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/00569
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for automatically adjusting nip width based on a scanned nip print image on ultraviolet (UV)-sensitive media in an image production device is disclosed. The method may include receiving a signal to generate a nip print, automatically inserting a sheet of UV-sensitive media into a fuser nip in the image production device, pausing the sheet of UV-sensitive media in the fuser nip for a predetermined time period, illuminating the UV-sensitive media with ultraviolet light to generate a nip print, scanning the generated nip print, determining if a nip width adjustment is required based on the scanned nip print, and if it is determined that a nip width adjustment is required based on the scanned nip print, adjusting the nip width using a nip width adjustment device.
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