Dual mode printer
US8177347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/546
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dual mode imaging device includes an input for supplying a medium to the imaging device, the medium comprising at least one of an erasable paper, and a non-erasable paper. The erasable paper can be one of an imaged or a non-imaged erasable paper. A conventional imaging subsystem is provided for imaging the non-erasable paper. A heating subsystem is provided for heating an input medium to one of an erasing temperature, an imaging temperature, or a fusing temperature according to a type of job requirement. A cooling station selectively cools an erased medium to an imaging temperature. A write subsystem is provided for UV imaging an erased medium.
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