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Imaging apparatus and method for making flexographic printing masters

US9216566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

AGFA GRAPHICS NV · BE

Inventors

Chris Gullentops · Kessel-Lo, BE
Eddie Daems · Herentals, BE
Luc Vanmaele · Lochristi, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 1, 2009
Grant date	Dec 22, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 1, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB41N1/22
WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for making a flexographic printing master includes the steps of providing a flexographic printing support; providing an inkjet printing device; applying a mesa relief on the flexographic printing support with the inkjet printing device; and applying an image relief with the inkjet printing device on the mesa relief. A method for making a flexographic printing master includes the imaging apparatus.

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