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Printing apparatus and printing method

US8640616B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 2011
Grant dateFeb 4, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41F35/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a printing apparatus and a printing method capable of washing a printing plate with a high degree of cleanliness. The present invention is a printing apparatus and a printing method, wherein: the printing apparatus comprises a print roll, a coater that is placed below the print roll and forms ink on the print roll, a first base placed above the print roll, a first stage placed on the bottom face of the first base, a first printing plate placed on the bottom face of the first stage, a print object to which the ink formed on the print roll is transcribed, a first stage placed on the top or bottom face of the print object, and a washer for washing the first printing plate; the washer has a washing device; and a spray nozzle of the washing device is directed to the side where the first base exists.

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