公开(公告)号：US08672451B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13898331

申请日：2013-05-20

Applicant: Electronics For Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Joseph A. Lahut ,  Dwight Cram ,  John P. Duffield ,  Peter Heath

IPC: B41J2/21

CPC classification number: B41J2/145 ,  B41J2/2132 ,  B41J19/142 ,  B41J19/147

Abstract: Improved output quality of a printer used in UV curable ink jet printing is achieved by minimizing or eliminating a print artifact referred to as gloss banding or tire tracking. A same or a similar number of nozzles as used in conventional printers is used to achieve a desired throughput, but the nozzles are arranged so that any given square inch of substrate to which ink is being applied receives a lower amount of ink. A longer effective print head is provided by arranging the print heads into a longer array, where the print heads are butted substantially end-to-end. As a result, the net throughput of the printer is the same as that of a conventional printer because the printer uses the same number of print heads, but the amount of ink that is applied to any given square inch is less on a pass.

Abstract translation: 通过最小化或消除称为光泽条纹或轮胎跟踪的印刷伪影来实现用于UV可固化喷墨印刷的打印机的改进的输出质量。 使用与常规打印机中相同或相似数量的喷嘴来实现期望的吞吐量，但是喷嘴被布置成使得正在施加油墨的任何给定的平方英寸的基板接收较少量的墨。 通过将打印头布置成更长的阵列来提供更长的有效打印头，其中打印头基本上端对端地对接。 因此，由于打印机使用相同数目的打印头，因此打印机的净流量与常规打印机的净流量相同，但是对于任何给定的平方英寸的墨水的量都较少。

公开(公告)号：US20140071195A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US14022035

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Scott RICHMOND ,  Joe EVANKO

IPC: B41J11/00

CPC classification number: B41J29/393 ,  B41J11/0015 ,  B41J11/46 ,  B41J15/005 ,  H04N1/00015

Abstract: Various disclosed embodiments relate to structures and methods for printing systems. In some embodiments, a device, e.g., a festoon, may be used to accumulate excess material. The festoon may be located between a print head and a finishing component to eliminate misalignment/mis-registration difficulties between printed images and finishing options. In some embodiments, registration images and other procedures may be used alone or in conjunction with the festoon placement to further reduce errors and waste.

Abstract translation: 各种公开的实施例涉及用于打印系统的结构和方法。 在一些实施例中，可以使用诸如吊架的装置来累积多余的材料。 吊架可以位于打印头和精加工部件之间，以消除打印图像和整理选项之间的未对准/错误注册困难。 在一些实施例中，登记图像和其他程序可以单独使用或与花丝布置配合使用，以进一步减少错误和浪费。

公开(公告)号：US20130242016A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13873036

申请日：2013-04-29

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Paul A. Edwards ,  Sandra ZINKE ,  Joshua SAMUEL ,  Matthew TENNIS

IPC: B41J11/00

CPC classification number: B41J2/2107 ,  B41J2/2114 ,  B41J3/4078 ,  B41J11/0015 ,  B41J11/002 ,  B41M5/0023 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C09D5/004 ,  C09D11/101 ,  C09D11/322 ,  C09D11/54 ,  Y10T428/24364 ,  Y10T428/24612 ,  Y10T428/24851

Abstract: A multi-phase system for creating a metallic effect on a substrate, comprising applying to the substrate a first ink jet ink comprising a dispersion of reflective metallic particles in a suitable carrier system, to form a reflective coating layer; and applying a second ink jet ink over the reflective coating layer to form a protective coating layer. Optionally, an undercoat layer is printed on the substrate prior to applying the first ink jet ink. The second ink jet comprises at least one crosslinkable polymer or is otherwise energy curable. The second ink jet ink optionally imparts a color to the metallic image.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在衬底上产生金属效应的多相系统，其特征在于包括将包括反射金属颗粒的分散体的第一喷墨油墨施加到基底上以形成反射涂层; 以及在所述反射涂层上施加第二喷墨油墨以形成保护涂层。 任选地，在施加第一喷墨油墨之前，在基材上印刷底涂层。 第二喷墨包含至少一种可交联聚合物，或者以其他方式能量固化。 第二喷墨油墨可选地赋予金属图像颜色。

公开(公告)号：US20130135403A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13692893

申请日：2012-12-03

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Steven LARAMIE ,  Paul DUNCANSON

IPC: B41J2/175

CPC classification number: B41J2/17546 ,  B41J2/1752 ,  B41J2/1754 ,  B41J2/17553 ,  B41J2/17556

Abstract: A liquid ink container having mating features for self alignment with an ink delivery station. The ink delivery station includes a receiver with an actuated puncture ring. The liquid ink container includes a cap that is punctured by the ring to allow fluid flow from the container. The receiver and container also include means for introducing pressurized gas into the container to facilitate evacuation of liquid ink.

Abstract translation: 具有用于与油墨输送站自对准的配合特征的液体油墨容器。 墨水输送站包括具有致动穿刺环的接收器。 液体墨水容器包括被环刺穿以允许流体从容器流出的帽。 接收器和容器还包括用于将加压气体引入容器以便于抽出液体墨水的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20030182438A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-25

申请号：US10376141

申请日：2003-02-28

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Ofer Tenenbaum

IPC: G06F015/16

CPC classification number: G06F21/608 ,  G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/1222 ,  G06F3/1238 ,  G06F3/1247 ,  G06F3/1267 ,  G06F3/1288

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for providing printing services over a communications network. In particular, the present invention enables a user to obtain print jobs at an unspecified location which may be remote from the source of the print job. A spooling server is used to store a print job received via the network from a print job source. A printer polling device is capable of polling the spooling server via the network to identify whether any print jobs associated with the printer polling device are available for printing at an associated printing device. The printing device may be assigned a unique identification number enabling a print job to be forwarded directly from a facsimile machine to a printing device, without a computer in between the printing device and facsimile machine.

公开(公告)号：US20030020956A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-30

申请号：US10047505

申请日：2001-10-26

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Puneet Goel ,  Vivek Tandon

IPC: G06K001/00 ,  G06F015/00

CPC classification number: G06K15/02

Abstract: A process for formatting printable information orders selected data objects, document pages or images, to create a new document, where pages may be of uniform dimension and page orientation or varying in one or both of dimension and page orientation. Groups of pages are imposed on sheets so that the sequence of the printed pages matches the page sequence of the created document after post-printing processing. A method of imposing the differently shaped and sized printable pages on sheets divides an image of a sheet into separate slots and places a page into each slot by placing an image of the page in each slot. Alignment, offset and scaling settings are applied to individual slots, rows, columns or all slots. A variety of other layout and job options are set before printing. In a distributed system, the software, accessible from any workstation, is housed on a server.

Abstract translation: 用于格式化可打印信息的过程命令选择的数据对象，文档页面或图像以创建新文档，其中页面可以具有均匀尺寸和页面方向，或者在维度和页面方向中的一个或两个中变化。 页面被强加在纸张上，使得打印页面的顺序与印后处理之后的所创建的文档的页面顺序相匹配。 将不同形状和尺寸的可打印页面施加在纸张上的方法将纸张的图像划分成单独的槽，并且通过在每个槽中放置页面的图像将页面放置到每个槽中。 对齐，偏移和缩放设置应用于各个插槽，行，列或所有插槽。 在打印之前设置了各种其他布局和作业选项。 在分布式系统中，可从任何工作站访问的软件都安装在服务器上。

公开(公告)号：US12296579B2

公开(公告)日：2025-05-13

申请号：US17682148

申请日：2022-02-28

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Jorge las Murria de las Heras ,  Ruben Gallen ,  Juan Escudero Gonzalez

IPC: B41J11/00 ,  B41J2/045 ,  B41J13/00 ,  B41J25/308

Abstract: A media thickness detection system for inkjet printing applications monitors the thickness of media entering the printer to ensure correct printing performance by adjusting the position of the printheads on-the-fly to assure printing quality. Media that do have an acceptable printing thickness are passed through the printer without stopping operation of the printer transport and without being printed upon and are routed directly to a reject facility. Embodiments also prevent damage to the printer by immediately stopping operation of the printer when substrate thickness deviates significantly from an expected value due to variations in thickness that result from manufacturing tolerances or damage to the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US12194743B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-14

申请号：US18311863

申请日：2023-05-03

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Eduardo Bueno Espinal ,  Juan Escudero Gonzalez

IPC: B41J2/04 ,  B41J2/07 ,  B41J2/17 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B41J3/60 ,  B41J2/14

Abstract: A printing platform includes a printing engine with one or more printheads arranged such that the ink drops are jetted vertically upwards against the action of gravity; and a substrate transportation system where the normal to the surface in contact with the substrate is parallel and with opposite direction to the travelling direction of the jetted ink drops. It is necessary to counteract the weight of the substrate during the printing process to avoid it from falling under the action of gravity. This is achieved through any of a mechanical element that interferes with the falling of the substrate and that keeps it in place; or a system that generates adhesion forces between the element that transmits the motion to the substrate, typically a conveyor belt, and the substrate through the action of electrostatic forces, an air pressure differential between both faces of the substrate, or any other suitable mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US12187034B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-07

申请号：US18433815

申请日：2024-02-06

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Eduardo Bueno Espinal ,  Juan Escudero Gonzalez

IPC: B41J2/07 ,  B41J2/04 ,  B41J2/17 ,  B41J3/407 ,  B41J3/60 ,  B41J2/14

Abstract: A printing platform includes a printing engine with one or more printheads arranged such that the ink drops are jetted vertically upwards against the action of gravity; and a substrate transportation system where the normal to the surface in contact with the substrate is parallel and with opposite direction to the travelling direction of the jetted ink drops. It is necessary to counteract the weight of the substrate during the printing process to avoid it from falling under the action of gravity. This is achieved through any of a mechanical element that interferes with the falling of the substrate and that keeps it in place; or a system that generates adhesion forces between the element that transmits the motion to the substrate, typically a conveyor belt, and the substrate through the action of electrostatic forces, an air pressure differential between both faces of the substrate, or any other suitable mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20240353220A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-24

申请号：US18760441

申请日：2024-07-01

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Noam Rabin ,  Hsinchia Chen

IPC: G01B11/04 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G06V10/75

CPC classification number: G01B11/04 ,  G01B11/005 ,  G01C15/002 ,  G01S17/66 ,  G06V10/758

Abstract: Introduced here is a system for optically tracking displacement with high precision across one or more axes. To track displacement of an object, images that are generated by a plurality of optical sensors can be compared against one another. For example, images that are generated by a first optical sensor can be compared against images that are generated by a second optical sensor. Because the first and second optical sensors are in a fixed spatial relationship with one another, displacement of the object can be established based on the degree to which a given image generated by the first optical sensor matches another image generated by the second optical sensor.