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Method and apparatus for toner application

US9405231B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Hewlett-Packard Indigo B.V. · NL

Inventors

Peter Nedelin · Nes Ziona, IL
Mark Sandler · Rehovot, IL
Shai Lior · Rehovot, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 12, 2012
Grant date	Aug 2, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 12, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG03G2215/0174
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus is described which, in use, applies a thin film of a wetting agent, such as water or a water-based solution, onto paper or other print medium before applying a liquid toner. The wetting agent is applied at a predetermined distance from an image transfer area. The wetting agent acts to promote adhesion of the liquid toner to the print medium. The adhesion of the liquid toner to the print medium is further improved by supplying the wetting agent at a temperature higher than room temperature.

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