Method and apparatus for printing using a facetted drum
US8632145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/0057
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure generally relates to a method and apparatus for printing from a rotating source. In an exemplary embodiment, the disclosure relates to a facetted drum for simultaneously printing multiple pixels. The facetted drum includes a support structure and a plurality of printheads affixed to the support structure, each printhead having at least one microporous structure for receiving a first quantity of liquid ink having dissolved or suspended film material in a carrier fluid and dispensing a second quantity of ink material substantially free of the carrier fluid. The plurality of printheads are positioned proximal to a substrate to simultaneously print a plurality of spatially-discrete and image-resolved pixels on the substrate.
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