Digital ink-jet glass printer
US9228098B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M7/009
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for printing on glass boards is provided. The method may include jetting, from an inkjet printing system onto a glass board, a glass-based ink having solid glass particles to form a printed glass board; heating the glass board prior to jetting the glass-based ink; heating the glass board after jetting to fix the ink onto the glass board; conveying the printed glass board to a furnace; and firing the printed glass board in the furnace at temperature of no less than 550.degree. C. to melt the solid glass particles onto the glass board and complete fixation of the glass-based ink.
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