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Method for improving gloss of a print

US8474934B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2010
Grant dateJul 2, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/21
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for improving gloss of a print includes configuring a printing system to deposit ink drops from a plurality of inks in an ink set onto a print surface. During the depositing, the printing system is further configured to control micro-coalescence of the ink drops. The micro-coalescence is controlled by i) depositing the ink drops onto the print surface according to a predefined order of color based upon solids content, ii) adjusting a number of printing passes, iii) adjusting a delay time between the printing passes, and/or iv) depositing different amounts of the ink drops onto the print surface during different printing passes.

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