公开(公告)号：US06647220B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-11

申请号：US10042003

申请日：2001-10-19

Applicant: Fong-Jen J. Wang ,  Gerald A. Domoto ,  Edward B. Caruthers, Jr. ,  R. Enrique Viturro

Inventor： Fong-Jen J. Wang ,  Gerald A. Domoto ,  Edward B. Caruthers, Jr. ,  R. Enrique Viturro

IPC: G03G1500

CPC classification number: G03G15/105

Abstract: An image forming system and method of using the system includes a development station for developing an image, a replenishing source that stores toner mixed to a desired color and comprising at least two toner component colors, a conditioning station that conditions the toner before sending the toner to a developing station, and a drawing device that draws a portion of the toner in the conditioning station. The drawing device will remove a portion of at least one component color of the toner until the desired color is suitable for developing. The system and method will help to produce images of a desired color in liquid immersion development of color prints. With the use of the drawing device, consistent colored images can be achieved while reducing waste of toner.

Abstract translation: 图像形成系统和使用该系统的方法包括：用于显影图像的显影站;存储调色剂以混合到所需颜色并包含至少两种调色剂成分颜色的补充源;调节站，其在发送调色剂之前调节调色​​剂 到显影站，以及绘制装置，其将调色剂的一部分抽出在调节台中。 绘图装置将除去调色剂的至少一种组分颜色的一部分直到所需颜色适于显影。 该系统和方法将有助于在彩色印刷的液浸发展中产生所需颜色的图像。 通过使用绘图装置，可以实现一致的彩色图像，同时减少调色剂的浪费。

公开(公告)号：US5974292A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-26

申请号：US141449

申请日：1998-08-27

Applicant: Gerald A. Domoto ,  Fong-Jen J. Wang ,  Oscar G. Hauser

Inventor： Gerald A. Domoto ,  Fong-Jen J. Wang ,  Oscar G. Hauser

IPC: G03G15/10 ,  G03G15/11

CPC classification number: G03G15/11 ,  G03G2215/017 ,  G03G2215/0658

Abstract: The undesirable image defect of dragout of liquid ink development (LID) toned images generated from the development zone, formed by an imaging member and a metering/development member, can be prevented. Background development of the toned images is suppressed in an image enhancement zone. With the aid of an enhanced electrostatic field, created by an electrode biased at a voltage other than normal development bias in the metering zone, the toned layer can resist higher viscous forces. Image dragout, due to the viscous shear from liquid ink, can therefore be eliminated.

Abstract translation: 可以防止由成像构件和计量/显影构件形成的显影区产生的液体油墨显影（LID）拖放图像的不希望的图像缺陷。 在图像增强区域中抑制了色调图像的背景显影。 借助于由偏置在计量区域中的正常显影偏压之外的电极产生的增强的静电场，调色层可以抵抗更高的粘性力。 因此，由于来自液体墨水的粘性剪切，因此可以消除图像拖出。

公开(公告)号：US6141026A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-31

申请号：US141378

申请日：1998-08-27

Applicant: Gerald A. Domoto ,  Oscar G. Hauser ,  Fong-Jen J. Wang

Inventor： Gerald A. Domoto ,  Oscar G. Hauser ,  Fong-Jen J. Wang

IPC: G03G15/10 ,  G03G15/11 ,  G03G13/04 ,  B41J2/385

CPC classification number: G03G15/104 ,  G03G15/11

Abstract: An enhanced image conditioning process for liquid ink development assists in achieving better developability and metering capability, especially for the cases where highly viscous developer fluids are used. By selectively heating the developer fluid in the vicinity of the development zone and/or the metering zone, the viscosity of the liquid is reduced, and hence better developability and a thinner film with higher solid content for the developed image can be obtained. Another benefit of lowering the viscosity of the developer fluid is that the developer fluid can be applied and metered at a faster rate than higher viscosity fluids. Liquid ink developability control by controlling ink temperature is advantageous over conventional methods of xerography.

Abstract translation: 用于液体油墨开发的增强的图像调节工艺有助于实现更好的显影性和计量能力，特别是对于使用高粘性显影液的情况。 通过选择性地加热显影区域和/或计量区域附近的显影剂流体，可以获得液体的粘度，因此可以获得更好的显影性，并且可以获得显影图像具有较高固体含量的较薄的膜。 降低显影液的粘度的另一个好处是显影液可以以比较高粘度的流体更快的速度被应用和计量。 通过控制油墨温度的液体油墨显影性控制优于传统的静电印刷方法。