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Image forming method

US8182080B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2009
Grant dateMay 22, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J15/18
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image forming method includes: moisture-controlling one surface of an inkjet recording medium having an air permeability of 300 seconds or more; feeding the moisture-controlled inkjet recording medium onto a conveyance path in a state where the moisture-controlled inkjet recording medium is curled such that a surface of the moisture-controlled inkjet recording medium that is curved inwards faces the conveyance path for conveying the inkjet recording medium; conveying the fed inkjet recording medium while adhering the inkjet recording medium by suction onto the conveyance path; and forming an image by applying ink by an inkjet method on the inkjet recording medium adhered by suction to the conveyance path.

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