Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240294026). FIXING METHOD AND PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract
FIXING METHOD AND PRINTING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
TAKUTO Moriguchi of Kanagawa (JP)
SHIN-ICHI Sato of Kanagawa (JP)
FIXING METHOD AND PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240294026 titled 'FIXING METHOD AND PRINTING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for drying a print medium by applying ink, cooling the medium, and then heating it while keeping it flat and smooth.
- Ink is applied to the print medium.
- The print medium is cooled after the ink application.
- The cooled print medium is then heated while maintaining its flat and smooth state.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Sequential process of cooling and heating the print medium.
- Ensures the print medium remains flat and smooth throughout the drying process.
Potential Applications:
- Printing industry for drying various types of print media.
Problems Solved:
- Ensures even and efficient drying of print medium.
- Prevents warping or wrinkling of the print medium during drying.
Benefits:
- Improved print quality.
- Faster drying times.
- Consistent results.
Commercial Applications:
- Printing companies looking to enhance their printing processes and output quality.
Questions about Drying Print Medium: 1. How does this method compare to traditional drying methods? 2. What types of print media can benefit from this drying process?
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in print drying technology to improve efficiency and quality in printing processes.
Original Abstract Submitted
an object is to provide a method of appropriately drying a print medium. a fixing method includes: applying ink to the print medium; cooling the print medium to which the ink is applied in the applying; and heating the print medium cooled in the cooling while maintaining the print medium in a flat and smooth state.
