公开(公告)号：US20160297224A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-13

申请号：US14683846

申请日：2015-04-10

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Paul Andrew EDWARDS

IPC: B41M5/035 ,  C09D11/02 ,  B41J11/00

CPC classification number: B41J11/002 ,  B41M5/0041 ,  B41M5/0064 ,  B41M5/007 ,  B41M7/0081 ,  B41M7/009 ,  C09D11/037 ,  C09D11/101

Abstract: Various of the disclosed embodiments concern removable ultraviolet (UV) curable dye sublimation ink to be used in various printing systems and printing methods. In some embodiments, the ink includes a dye component, a UV curable component, and a soluble or solvent-sensitive component. In order to print an image on a substrate, the ink is heated to a temperature sufficient to cause sublimation of at least the dye component. During the sublimation process, the dye is able to permeate the substrate and form a printed image. After the transfer process has been completed, a solvent can be jetted onto the substrate that causes the soluble component to dissolve. The washing process ensures that any residual ink remaining on the surface of the substrate is substantially removed.

Abstract translation: 各种公开的实施方案涉及可用于各种印刷系统和印刷方法的可去除的紫外（UV）固化的染料升华油墨。 在一些实施方案中，油墨包括染料组分，UV可固化组分和可溶或溶剂敏感组分。 为了在基材上印刷图像，将油墨加热到足以引起至少染料组分升华的温度。 在升华过程中，染料能够渗透底物并形成印刷图像。 转印过程完成后，可以将溶剂喷射到基板上，使溶解成分溶解。 洗涤过程确保基本上除去残留在基材表面上的任何残留的油墨。

公开(公告)号：US20160257135A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14641192

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Dan-Cristian GRIGORE ,  Paul Andrew EDWARDS ,  Steven BILLOW

IPC: B41J11/00

CPC classification number: B41J11/002

Abstract: A system and methods for printing and curing ink deposited on a substrate using a first light source and a second light source. In various embodiments, the first light source emits one or more wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation subtype C (UVC), and the second light source emits one or more wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation subtype A (UVA), subtype B (UVB), subtype V (UVV), or a combination thereof. The substrate is configured such that any ink deposited on the substrate by a printer head is predominantly exposed to the first light source prior to the second light source.

Abstract translation: 使用第一光源和第二光源对沉积在基板上的油墨进行印刷和固化的系统和方法。 在各种实施例中，第一光源发射一个或多个波长的电磁辐射亚型C（UVC），并且第二光源发射一个或多个波长的电磁辐射亚型A（UVA），亚型B（UVB），亚型V（ UVV）或其组合。 衬底被配置为使得通过打印头沉积在衬底上的任何油墨在第二光源之前主要暴露于第一光源。

公开(公告)号：US09336473B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14483657

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Friedrich Nowak

IPC: H04N1/405 ,  G06K15/00 ,  G06K15/02 ,  G06F3/12

CPC classification number: G06K15/407 ,  G06F3/1208 ,  G06F3/123 ,  G06F3/1257 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06K15/1878 ,  G06K15/1882

Abstract: Virtual ink channels are created with colored media and white ink to afford multi-channel ICC profile creation by using ICC profiling software. The available color gamut is enhanced for an device that defines a color space with a color profiler, e.g. an ICC profiler. Thus, an available color gamut for an input or output device is enhanced or extended by creating virtual ink channels for use with profiling software. This allows the use of media types and/or inks that are otherwise not supported by the profiling software.

Abstract translation: 使用彩色介质和白色墨水创建虚拟墨水通道，通过使用ICC分析软件来创建多通道ICC配置文件。 对于使用颜色分析器定义颜色空间的设备，例如，可用色域被增强。 一个ICC分析器。 因此，通过创建与分析软件一起使用的虚拟墨水通道来增强或扩展用于输入或输出设备的可用色域。 这允许使用分析软件不支持的介质类型和/或墨水。

公开(公告)号：US09272541B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US14444751

申请日：2014-07-28

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Peter Heath

IPC: B41J29/38 ,  B41J11/00 ,  B41J2/01 ,  B41J2/21

CPC classification number: B41J11/0015 ,  B41J2/211 ,  B41J2/2114 ,  B41J2/2117 ,  B41J11/001 ,  B41M5/0023 ,  B41M7/0045

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention take advantage of the change in gloss caused by overprinting a printed image with clear ink. Embodiments of the invention thus implement gloss control functionality in a printer without the requirements of a pin and cure or other known systems.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例利用透明油墨对印刷图像进行套印而引起的光泽变化。 因此，本发明的实施例实现了打印机中的光泽控制功能，而不需要针和固化或其它已知的系统的要求。

公开(公告)号：US09195916B1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US14296870

申请日：2014-06-05

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Luc Choulet

IPC: H04N1/60 ,  G06K15/02

CPC classification number: G06K15/027 ,  H04N1/6033 ,  H04N1/6036 ,  H04N1/6044

Abstract: Color prediction for color printing is performed in response to loading media into a printer and initiation of a calibration sequence, using one or more sensors to measure physical properties of the media. Based at least upon the measured physical properties, an optimal preset is identified in a database and the optimal preset is loaded into the printer as a starting calibration. A difference from values in the optimal preset loaded into the printer and those of the measured physical properties is determined and the printer prints a chart. The sensors measure the chart and the measurements of the chart are used to fine tune the optimal preset. The fine tuned preset is then saved as a new media profile.

Abstract translation: 彩色打印的颜色预测响应于将介质加载到打印机中并启动校准序列，使用一个或多个传感器来测量介质的物理特性。 至少基于测量的物理特性，在数据库中确定最佳预设值，并将最佳预设作为启动校准加载到打印机中。 确定加载到打印机中的最佳预设值与测量的物理属性值之间的差值，打印机打印图表。 传感器测量图表，图表的测量用于微调最佳预设。 微调的预设然后保存为新的媒体配置文件。

公开(公告)号：US08922818B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13851025

申请日：2013-03-26

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Leon Williams ,  Patrick H. Wood ,  David May

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G06F3/12 ,  G06K15/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/1292 ,  G06F3/1206 ,  G06F3/1256 ,  G06F3/1268 ,  G06F3/1276 ,  G06F9/54

Abstract: Techniques are provided that allow the user to view on his or her mobile device the body of an email or other items from a message service as well as each of the attachments as thumbnails or individual images. As well, techniques allow the user to view particular attributes of each item, e.g. the number of pages and the page size of a particular attachment. Techniques are provided such that the user may view such thumbnails and/or attributes on a unique URL generated as a result of the generated email. Thus, by such techniques, the user is provided with a platform for mobile devices that allows intuitive selection of what should be or is desired to be printed.

Abstract translation: 提供了允许用户在他或她的移动设备上查看电子邮件的正文或来自消息服务的其他项目以及每个附件作为缩略图或单独图像的技术。 同样，技术允许用户查看每个项目的特定属性，例如， 特定附件的页数和页面大小。 提供了技术，使得用户可以在由所生成的电子邮件的结果生成的唯一URL上查看缩略图和/或属性。 因此，通过这样的技术，用户被提供有用于移动设备的平台，其允许直观地选择应当或期望打印什么。

公开(公告)号：US20140354726A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US13909854

申请日：2013-06-04

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Peter HEATH ,  Dwight CRAM ,  Bryan KO ,  Joseph A. LAHUT

IPC: B41J2/21

CPC classification number: B41J2/2117

Abstract: In a multi-layer printer, the base white layer that is applied during printing is modified using the image to be printed. By altering the white layer to reflect the density of the top image, it is easier to reach saturation (density/gamut) without adding large amounts of ink. Thus, such undesirable side effects, such as gloss-banding are avoided.

Abstract translation: 在多层打印机中，使用要打印的图像来修改在打印期间应用的基础白色层。 通过改变白色层以反映顶部图像的密度，在不添加大量墨水的情况下更容易达到饱和度（密度/色域）。 因此，避免了这种不希望的副作用，例如光泽条带。

公开(公告)号：US20140300658A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：US14309767

申请日：2014-06-19

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Luis Alejandro JIMENEZ ,  Peter Heath

IPC: B41J29/393

CPC classification number: B41J29/393 ,  B41J2/2142 ,  B41J29/377

Abstract: Image processing of printed patterns of arrays of dots generated by an array of inkjet heads uses a vision system, including an HD color camera that can be a fixed focus or include autofocus and zoom capabilities. Pattern recognition techniques are used to analyze as many patterns as necessary to perform multiple alignment functions, such as dot size, shape, and integrity;unidirectional, bidirectional, and step alignments; physical position and straightness of jet packs; flatness of platen or media belt; mapping imperfections in rods and rails of guiding systems; and checking jet alignments from a reference jet to all other jet packs. From such image analysis, correction values are generated that are used to effect manual or automatic adjustment of the inkjet heads physical position, voltage, temperature, and firing pulse timing and/or duration; and to position the printed dots fired from the nozzles in the inkjet heads in the appropriate position.

Abstract translation: 由喷墨头阵列产生的点阵列的印刷图案的图像处理使用视觉系统，包括可以是固定焦点的高清彩色相机，或包括自动对焦和变焦能力。 模式识别技术用于分析需要执行多个对齐功能的图案，如点大小，形状和完整性; 单向，双向和步进对齐; 喷气包的物理位置和平直度; 压板或介质带的平整度; 指导系统杆和导轨的映射缺陷; 并检查从参考射流到所有其他喷射包的喷射对准。 通过这种图像分析，生成用于实现喷墨头物理位置，电压，温度和点火脉冲定时和/或持续时间的手动或自动调节的校正值。 并且将从喷嘴喷射的印刷点定位在喷墨头中的适当位置。

公开(公告)号：US08780152B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US13913279

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Peter Heath

IPC: B41J2/32

CPC classification number: B41J2/32 ,  B41J2/14024 ,  B41J2/345 ,  B41J2/355 ,  B41J25/001 ,  B41J25/24 ,  B41J25/34

Abstract: Automated print head alignment uses thermal expansion. By leveraging thermal expansion to position print heads within the carriage, the tedious manual adjustment process is eliminated. The need for costly precision references within the printer and on the print head is also reduced.

Abstract translation: 自动打印头对准使用热膨胀。 通过利用热膨胀将打印头定位在滑架内，消除了繁琐的手动调整过程。 在打印机和打印头上需要昂贵的精密参考也减少了。

公开(公告)号：US20140125718A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US13667621

申请日：2012-11-02

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Michael H. MORRISION ,  Peter HEATH

IPC: C09D11/00

CPC classification number: C09D11/40 ,  B41J2/21 ,  B41J2/2107 ,  B41J11/002 ,  C09D11/101 ,  C09D11/322

Abstract: A transparent white ink composition is formulated to brighten, lighten and or dilute full-tone primary inkjet colors: cyan; magenta; yellow and black, eliminating the need for ‘light ink’ primary color inks. The transparent white ink is jetted concurrently with reduced amounts of full-tone inks in lighter tonal areas conventionally supported by ‘light ink’ primary inks. Printing ‘light ink’ primary colors using a transparent white ink composition may reduce the number of print channels needed to print all four primary colors and the four ‘light ink’ primary colors. Embodiments of the transparent white ink composition may be solvent- or water-based, drying by evaporation of the carrier fluid. Other embodiments may be radiation-curable ink compositions. An inkjet printer includes print carriage and print head assemblies configured for jetting a primary color ink and the transparent white ink in the same pass in correct proportions to achieve a desired effect.

Abstract translation: 配制透明的白色油墨组合物以增亮，减轻和/或稀释全色原始喷墨颜色：青色; 品红; 黄色和黑色，无需“轻油墨”原色油墨。 透明白色墨水与通常由“浅色墨水”初级墨水支撑的浅色调区域中的全色墨水同时喷射。 使用透明的白色油墨组合物印刷“浅色油墨”原色可以减少打印所有四种原色和四种“浅色油墨”原色所需的打印通道数量。 透明白色墨水组合物的实施方案可以是溶剂型或水性的，通过载体流体的蒸发进行干燥。 其它实施方案可以是可辐射固化的油墨组合物。 喷墨打印机包括打印托架和打印头组件，其被配置为以相同的顺序以正确的比例喷射原色墨水和透明白色墨水以实现期望的效果。