Method and apparatus for controlling ultraviolet-curable gel ink spread of a printed image
US8899737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M7/0081
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An approach is provided for controlling ultraviolet-curable gel ink spread of a printed image. The approach involves causing, at least in part, one or more inks to be applied to a first substrate image area by one or more inkjets in a printing zone of a printer, the one or more inkjets being configured to form one or more first ink spots on the first substrate image area. The approach also involves determining a temperature of at least the first substrate image area in the printing zone. The approach further involves determining a first spot size of at least one of the one or more first ink spots. The approach additionally involves causing, at least in part, a temperature of at least a second substrate image area in the printing zone to be based, at least in part, on the determined first spot size.
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