公开(公告)号：US20200346478A1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-05

申请号：US16400496

申请日：2019-05-01

Applicant: Xerox Corporation

Inventor： Eliud ROBLES FLORES ,  Charles T. FACCHINI ,  Pedro PAGAN

IPC: B41M7/00

Abstract: A system and method for applying an overcoat to a printed image on a substrate generally includes a radiative source that transmits electromagnetic radiation within a predefined wavelength range to the printed image on the substrate to be absorbed by the printed image and heat the printed image to a predetermined temperature range, a depositing device that deposits an overcoating powder onto the heated printed image, the overcoating powder having a melting point within the predetermined range such that upon deposition thereof, the overcoating powder adheres and/or melts onto the heated printed image, and a residual powder removing device that removes any residual overcoating powder not adhered to the printed image or the substrate.