Ink jet printing process using gas with molar mass lower than air during ink deposition
US8985750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2202/02
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an ink jet device and to an associated method. Said device (1) comprises a chamber (60) comprising at least one ink jet head (10), an inlet (66) for a gas having a lower molar mass than air, and at least one outlet (21) for said gas, said head (10) being arranged in the chamber (60) in such a way that the gas can be injected around the head (10) and removed from the chamber along with the ink supplied by the head.
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