Image forming apparatus with a plurality of applying units
US8220917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24802
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes first, second, and third applying units, as well as a transferring portion. The first applying unit applies a first liquid to an intermediate transfer medium. The first liquid may be a liquid for increasing the wettability of the surface the intermediate transfer medium or a surfactant. The second applying unit applies a second liquid to intermediate transfer medium. The second liquid may be a liquid for decreasing the flowability of ink to the intermediate transfer medium, or a liquid for aggregating a color material, or a liquid which reacts with an ink. The third applying unit applies ink to the intermediate transfer medium, to which liquids have been applied. The ink is applied from an ink-jet head to form an image on the intermediate transfer medium.
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