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：US20230364932A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-16

申请号：US18360719

申请日：2023-07-27

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Mark ZAVADA ,  Matthew TENNIS ,  David WEBER ,  Alexander MERANTO ,  Carlos CARRATALÁ ,  Fernando Tomás BADENES ,  Louis Justus FAGE ,  Ursula GOOD ,  Paul Andrew EDWARDS ,  Robert ROGGERS ,  John HANSEN

IPC: B41M5/00 ,  B41J2/21 ,  C04B41/86 ,  C09D11/322 ,  B41M7/00

CPC classification number: B41M5/007 ,  B41M5/0047 ,  B41J2/21 ,  C04B41/86 ,  C09D11/322 ,  B41M7/009

Abstract: A technique is described for the application of three-dimensional (3D) relief to a substrate such as a ceramic tile using digital inkjet technology. A computer system receives information defining a relief pattern for forming the 3D relief using a digital inkjet printer. From the information, a feature vector is extracted comprising one or more features describing the 3D relief. A machine learning model is used to generate control commands based on the feature vector. The machine learning model is trained to generate the control commands to configure the digital inkjet printer to apply binder ink to a first region of a surface of the substrate. The applied binder ink is configured to form a protective layer over the first region of the surface of the substrate. The digital inkjet printer is configured to apply solvent ink to the surface of the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20180361769A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-20

申请号：US15845988

申请日：2017-12-18

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Paul Andrew EDWARDS

IPC: B41M5/035 ,  B41M7/00 ,  B41M5/025

Abstract: Various of the disclosed embodiments concern printing systems configured to deposit flexible dye sublimation inks onto flexible transfer materials. Together, the flexible ink and transfer material allow images to be transferred onto complex-shaped, i.e. non-planar, surfaces of a substrate. The flexible ink may be, for example, a thermoformable UV dye sublimation ink or a superflexible UV dye sublimation ink. In order to transfer an image onto the substrate, the transfer material is pressed onto the surface of the substrate. The substrate, transfer material, or both are heated to a temperature sufficient to cause the ink to sublimate. During the sublimation process, dye is able to permeate the substrate and form a transferred image. The flexible ink formulation may also include a soluble or solvent-sensitive component. In such embodiments, a solvent can be jetted onto the substrate and/or transfer material to remove residual ink.

公开(公告)号：US20140362149A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US13913293

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Daniel F. GLOSTER ,  Paul Andrew EDWARDS ,  Lianhui CONG ,  Michael R. QUINT

IPC: B41J2/17 ,  B41J2/19

CPC classification number: B41J2/1707 ,  B41J2/175 ,  B41J2/18 ,  B41J2/19

Abstract: Enhanced printing systems, structures, and processes provide ultrasonication of ink, such as to degas the ink, and/or to maintain the size of particles within the ink. At least one ultrasonic module, such as comprising any of an ultrasonic probe or an ultrasonic bath, is located within an ink delivery system. Ink is delivered to the ultrasonic module, and ultrasonic energy is applied to the ink, such as at a sufficient level and duration to degas the ink, and/or to reduce the size of particles within the ink. In some embodiments, the particles may be agglomerates, wherein the applied energy is configured to reduce the size of the agglomerates to a size that can be jetted through the print head. In other embodiments, the particles may be metallic particles, wherein the applied energy is configured to create smaller metallic particles that can be jetted with the ink through the print head.

Abstract translation: 增强的印刷系统，结构和工艺提供油墨的超声波处理，例如使油墨脱气和/或维持颗粒在油墨中的尺寸。 至少一个超声波模块，例如包括任何超声波探头或超声波浴，位于墨水输送系统内。 油墨被传送到超声波模块，并且超声能量被施加到油墨，例如足够的水平和持续时间以使油墨脱气，和/或减小油墨内颗粒的尺寸。 在一些实施例中，颗粒可以是附聚物，其中所施加的能量被配置为将附聚物的尺寸减小到可以通过打印头喷射的尺寸。 在其它实施例中，颗粒可以是金属颗粒，其中所施加的能量被配置为产生可以通过打印头用墨水喷射的较小的金属颗粒。

公开(公告)号：US20130229453A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13854762

申请日：2013-04-01

Applicant: ELECTRONICS FOR IMAGING, INC.

Inventor： Paul Andrew EDWARDS ,  John HENNESSY ,  Frank BRUCK

IPC: B41J11/00

CPC classification number: B41J11/008 ,  B41J25/308

Abstract: An ink jet printer for printing on a substrate comprising a first print head outputting ink and defining an ink meniscus; a platen operable to carry the substrate; a support structure; and a print head mechanism coupled to the support structure and carrying the first print head. The print head mechanism moves the first print head relative to the platen. A controller controls the print head mechanism such that at least one of a predetermined acceleration and predetermined deceleration of the print head mechanism is achieved such that the ink meniscus is operably maintained.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在基片上进行打印的喷墨打印机，包括：一个第一打印头，用于输出墨水并限定墨水弯月面; 可操作地承载衬底的压板; 支撑结构; 以及连接到支撑结构并承载第一打印头的打印头机构。 打印头机构相对于压板移动第一打印头。 控制器控制打印头机构，使得实现打印头机构的预定加速度和预定减速度中的至少一个，从而可操作地保持油墨弯液面。

公开(公告)号：US20160297225A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-13

申请号：US14732447

申请日：2015-06-05

Applicant: Electronics for Imaging, Inc.

Inventor： Paul Andrew EDWARDS

IPC: B41M5/035 ,  B41M7/00 ,  B41F16/00

CPC classification number: B41M5/0358 ,  B41M5/025 ,  B41M5/035 ,  B41M5/0353 ,  B41M7/00 ,  B41M7/0081

Abstract: Various of the disclosed embodiments concern printing systems configured to deposit flexible dye sublimation inks onto flexible transfer materials. Together, the flexible ink and transfer material allow images to be transferred onto complex-shaped, i.e. non-planar, surfaces of a substrate. The flexible ink may be, for example, a thermoformable UV dye sublimation ink or a superflexible UV dye sublimation ink. In order to transfer an image onto the substrate, the transfer material is pressed onto the surface of the substrate. The substrate, transfer material, or both are heated to a temperature sufficient to cause the ink to sublimate. During the sublimation process, dye is able to permeate the substrate and form a transferred image. The flexible ink formulation may also include a soluble or solvent-sensitive component. In such embodiments, a solvent can be jetted onto the substrate and/or transfer material to remove residual ink.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例中的各种涉及配置成将柔性染料升华油墨沉积到柔性转印材料上的打印系统。 一起，柔性油墨和转印材料允许将图像转印到基板的复杂形状的即非平面的表面上。 柔性油墨可以是例如可热成型的UV染料升华油墨或超柔性UV染料升华油墨。 为了将图像转印到基板上，转印材料被压到基板的表面上。 将基材，转印材料或两者加热到足以使油墨升华的温度。 在升华过程中，染料能够渗透底物并形成转印图像。 柔性油墨配方还可包括可溶或溶剂敏感组分。 在这样的实施方案中，可以将溶剂喷射到基材和/或转印材料上以除去残留的油墨。