Method and apparatus for printing fluid on a substrate
US8322824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16508
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for printing fluid on a substrate is provided. The method includes providing drops of the fluid on the substrate and spreading the drops of fluid to increase the surface area covered by those drops. The apparatus includes a printer having a print head for printing drops of fluid on the substrate and a spreader for spreading the fluid drops on the substrate.
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