Method and developer station for adaptation of the inking of an image substrate of a toner-based digital printer
US9835974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/55
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and a developer station are described. The method and developer station being operable to adapt the inking of an image substrate. The method including applying a voltage across a developer layer on the developer element of the developer station. The application of the voltage causing a current to flow through the developer layer, where the current can be measured. The an indicator of a thickness of the developer layer and/or of the toner quantity in the developer layer is generated based on the voltage and/or the current. The indicator can be used to adjust the inking of the image substrate. For example, the current can be compared to a characteristic curve to generate the indicator.
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