18545422. PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD simplified abstract (SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION)
PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hiroshi Toyama of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
Satoru Katagami of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
Yuichi Washio of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
Kazutoshi Fujisawa of OKAYA-SHI (JP)
Ko Takanashi of MATSUMOTO-SHI (JP)
PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18545422 titled 'PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD
The printing apparatus described in the abstract includes a setting unit, a winding unit, a printing head, and a drying oven, with the drying oven consisting of a blower heating unit and a contact heating unit. The apparatus has two printing modes: a first mode and a second mode.
- In the second mode, the temperature of the gas blown by the blower heating unit is lower than in the first mode.
- In the second mode, the heating temperature of the contact heating unit is lower than in the first mode.
- In the second mode, the wind velocity of the gas blown by the blower heating unit is higher than in the first mode.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in industrial printing processes that require precise temperature control for drying ink or other materials. - It can also be applied in the production of labels, packaging, and other printed materials that need efficient drying mechanisms.
Problems Solved: - Provides a more flexible and efficient drying process for printing applications. - Allows for better control over temperature and wind velocity during the printing process.
Benefits: - Improved printing quality due to better drying control. - Energy efficiency by adjusting heating temperatures and wind velocities as needed.
Commercial Applications: - This technology can be utilized in commercial printing companies, packaging manufacturers, and other industries that require high-quality printing processes.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the drying oven in this printing apparatus improve the printing process? 2. What are the key differences between the first and second printing modes in terms of temperature and wind velocity control?
Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in printing technology, particularly in the field of drying mechanisms for industrial printing applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
A printing apparatus includes a setting unit, a winding unit, a printing head and a drying oven, and the drying oven includes a blower heating unit and a contact heating unit. The printing apparatus includes a first mode and a second mode as printing modes. Either a temperature of the gas blown by the blower heating unit in the second mode is lower than a temperature of the gas blown by the blower heating unit in the first mode or a heating temperature of the contact heating unit in the second mode is lower than a heating temperature of the contact heating unit in the first mode or both. A wind velocity of the gas blown by the blower heating unit in the second mode is higher than a wind velocity of the gas blown by the blower heating unit in the first mode.