Printing method
US8975307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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