Method and apparatus for variable gloss reduction
US9952539B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/2064
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The smoothness of a toner layer is reduced and thus the gloss of a resulting print is reduced. A single toner, the original high gloss version, is enabled to print all images. A finishing option is provided which, through application of a combination of heat and pressure with a textured roller, reduces the specular gloss of the toner surface by imprinting a high frequency texture onto the smooth toner layer. By adjusting the temperature/pressure of the textured roller, the effective gloss of the press can be adjusted through software as desired.
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