Method for fixing a radiation-curable gel-ink image on a substrate
US8323438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M7/0081
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus fixes ink on a substrate, such as in ink-jet printing. A leveling member is positioned to contact an ink-bearing side of the substrate at a nip. A radiation source is positioned to direct radiation to the ink-bearing side of the substrate at the nip, the radiation suitable for curing the ink on the substrate.
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