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Printing method

US8975307B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2010
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41M5/0064
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a method comprising: applying a UV-curable ink to a substrate; partially curing the ink by exposing the ink to UV radiation from an LED source; and exposing the partially cured ink to UV radiation from a flash lamp. The flash lamp is a xenon or krypton flash lamp. An apparatus for performing the method and an ink adapted for use in the method are also provided.

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