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Printing apparatus and methods

US8967786B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 30, 2012
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 20, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J11/0015
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods for curing ink printed on a print medium are disclosed. The methods comprise heating air to a temperature suitable for curing the ink, and blowing the air through a plurality of holes onto the print medium.

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