Seiko epson corporation (20240208246). PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD simplified abstract
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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 20240208246 titled 'PRINTING DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD
The abstract of the patent application describes a printing device that includes a setting section for a print medium, a winding section to wind up the print medium, a print head to eject ink onto the print medium to form an image, and a drying furnace to dry the ink on the print medium. The drying furnace includes a blowing heating section that blows heated gas onto the image forming surface, with different airflow speeds in different print modes.
- The printing device includes a setting section for a print medium, a winding section, a print head, and a drying furnace.
- The drying furnace has a blowing heating section that blows heated gas onto the image forming surface.
- The blowing heating section has a first and a second blowing heating section.
- The print mode includes a first mode and a second mode with different airflow speeds of the gas blown by the blowing heating section.
- In the second mode, the airflow speed of gas blown by the first blowing heating section is slower than in the first mode.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in commercial printing applications where fast drying of ink is essential. - It can be utilized in industries such as packaging, labeling, and textile printing.
Problems Solved: - The technology addresses the issue of ink smudging or smearing by ensuring quick and efficient drying of the ink on the print medium.
Benefits: - Improved print quality with reduced chances of ink smudging. - Increased productivity due to faster drying times. - Enhanced efficiency in printing processes.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Printing Device for Fast Drying Ink Applications This technology can be applied in various commercial printing settings such as packaging, labeling, and textile industries. The fast drying feature ensures high-quality prints with minimal smudging, increasing overall efficiency and productivity in printing operations.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the drying furnace in this printing device improve print quality? - The drying furnace ensures quick and efficient drying of the ink on the print medium, reducing the chances of smudging or smearing. 2. What are the potential market implications of this advanced printing device? - The technology can lead to increased demand in industries that require fast drying ink applications, such as packaging and labeling.
Original Abstract Submitted
a printing device includes a setting section of a print medium p; a winding section configured to wind up the print medium p; a print head configured to form an image by ejecting ink onto the print medium p; and a drying furnace configured to dry the ink ejected onto the print medium p, wherein the drying furnace includes a blowing heating section for blowing heated gas g to the image forming surface p, the blowing heating section has a first blowing heating section a and a second blowing heating section b, a print mode includes a first mode and a second mode, and the airflow speed of gas g blown by the first blowing heating section a in the second mode is slower than the airflow speed of gas g blown by the first blowing heating section a in the first mode.
