Electophotographic borderless printing method and apparatus
US8280297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/2006
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for determining whether borderless printing can be done based on media type and desired gloss level is provided. Also provided is a method, printer, and system whereby a defect-free borderless print can be achieved regardless of media type and gloss level of the finished print, wherein the method includes pre-heating of the leading edge of the media before it enters a fuser area of the printer.
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