Methods of adjusting gloss of images on substrates using ink partial-curing and contact leveling and apparatuses useful in forming images on substrates

Apparatuses and methods for forming images on substrates in printing are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the apparatuses includes a first marking station for applying a first ink having a first color to a surface of a substrate; a first partial-curing station downstream from the first marking station including at least one first radiant energy source for irradiating the first ink on the surface of the substrate with first radiation to partially-cure, and adjust gloss of, the first ink; a second marking station downstream from the first partial-curing station for applying a second ink having a second color to the surface of the substrate; a second partial-curing station downstream from the second marking station including at least one second radiant energy source for irradiating the first ink and the second ink on the surface of the substrate with second radiation to further partially-cure the first ink and to partially-cure the second ink to adjust gloss of the first ink and the second ink; a leveling device comprising a first member, a second member, and a nip formed by the first member and second member, the first member and second member being configured to apply pressure to the partially-cured first ink and second ink when the substrate is received at the nip to level the first ink and second ink on the surface of the substrate; and a post-leveling curing device for irradiating the as-leveled first ink and second ink on the surface of the substrate to substantially-fully cure the first ink and the second ink.

METHODS OF ADJUSTING GLOSS OF IMAGES LOCALLY ON SUBSTRATES USING INK PARTIAL-CURING AND CONTACT LEVELING AND APPARATUSES USEFUL IN FORMING IMAGES ON SUBSTRATES

Apparatuses and methods for forming images on substrates in printing are provided and may include a first marking station for applying a first ink having a first color to a surface of a substrate, a first partial-curing station downstream from the first marking station, a second marking station downstream from the first partial-curing station for applying a second ink having a second color to the surface of the substrate, a second partial-curing station downstream from the second marking station, a leveling device for applying pressure to the substrate and the partially-cured first ink and second ink to level the first ink and second ink on the surface of the substrate, and a post-leveling curing device for irradiating the as-leveled first ink and second ink on the surface of the substrate to substantially-fully cure the first ink and the second ink. 1. An apparatus for forming an image on a substrate in printing , comprising:a first marking station for applying a first ink having a first color to a surface of a substrate;a first partial-curing station downstream from the first marking station including at least one first array of first light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for irradiating the first ink on the surface of the substrate with first radiation to partially-cure, and adjust gloss of, the first ink, each first LED of each first array of first LEDs being individually addressable to vary the intensity of the first radiation emitted therefrom as the substrate is passed by the at least one first array of first LEDs;a second marking station downstream from the first partial-curing station for applying a second ink having a second color to the surface of the substrate;a second partial-curing station downstream from the second marking station including at least one second array of second LEDs for irradiating the first ink and the second ink on the surface of the substrate with second radiation to further partially-cure the first ink and to partially-cure the second ink to ...

CURABLE PHASE CHANGE INKS CONTAINING CRYSTALLINE POLYESTERS

This disclosure is generally directed to curable phase change inks, such as radiation-curable phase change inks, and their use in forming images, such as through inkjet printing. More specifically, this disclosure is directed to radiation-curable phase change inks, such as ultraviolet-light-curable phase change inks, that an ink vehicle and at least one crystalline polyester resin. 1. A curable phase change ink composition , the ink composition comprising an ink vehicle and at least one crystalline polyester resin.2. The curable phase change ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one crystalline polyester resin has a weight average molecular weight (M) of from about 10 claim 1 ,000 Dalton (Da) to about 60 claim 1 ,000 Da claim 1 , a number average molecular weight (M) of from about 5 claim 1 ,000 Da to about 12 claim 1 ,000 Da and a polydispersity of from about 2.0 to about 5.0.3. The curable phase change ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one crystalline polyester resin has a weight average molecular weight (M) of from about 20 claim 1 ,000 Da to about 22 claim 1 ,000 Da claim 1 , a number average molecular weight (M) of from about 9 claim 1 ,000 Da to about 11 claim 1 ,000 Da and a polydispersity of from about 2.0 to about 2.2.4. The curable phase change ink composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one crystalline polyester is formed by reacting at least one organic diol with at least one organic diacid claim 1 ,{'sup': '2,6', 'the organic diol being selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, tetrafluoro-1,4-butanediol, diethylene glycol, 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol, cyclohexanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, triethylene glycol, dimer diol, 1,7-heptanediol, benzenedimethanol, cyclohexanedimethanol, 2,2-dibutyl-1,3-propanediol, 2,8-bis(hydroxymethyl) tricycle [5.2.1.0]decane, 1,16-hexadecanediol and 2-phenyl-1,3-propanediol, and'}the organic diacid being selected from the group ...

CURABLE SOLID INK COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NOVEL CURABLE WAX

Curable solid ink compositions, comprising a curable wax having a melting point under 40° C. as part of the ink vehicle, which are suitable for ink jet printing in applications that require high and/or variable levels of gloss. In particular, there is provided a novel high gloss, ultraviolet (UV) curable, phase change ink composition comprising a colorant and an ink vehicle comprising a gellant, a reactive diluent, a photoinitiator package, and a curable acrylate wax. 2. The curable phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable wax comprises a combination of from about 40 to about 55 weight percent of C18 acrylate claim 1 , from about 0 to about 15 weight percent C20 acrylate and from about 35 to about 45 weight percent C22 acrylate.3. The curable phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable wax is present in an amount of from about 15 percent to about 1 percent by weight of the total weight of the curable phase change ink.4. The curable phase change ink of claim 3 , wherein the curable wax is present in an amount of from about 10 percent to about 5 percent by weight of the total weight of the curable phase change ink.5. The curable phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the curable wax has a melting point of from about 25 to about 35° C.6. The curable phase change ink of claim 1 , wherein the ink vehicle further comprises a gellant claim 1 , a reactive diluent claim 1 , and an initiator.8. The curable phase change ink of claim 6 , wherein the reactive diluent is a curable monomer or co-monomer selected from the group consisting of propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate claim 6 , diethylene glycol diacrylate claim 6 , triethylene glycol diacrylate claim 6 , hexanediol diacrylate claim 6 , dipropyleneglycol diacrylate claim 6 , tripropylene glycol diacrylate claim 6 , alkoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate claim 6 , isodecyl acrylate claim 6 , tridecyl acrylate claim 6 , isobornyl acrylate claim 6 , propoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate claim 6 , ...

BELT LEVELING APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR SIMULTANEOUS LEVELING AND PINNING OF RADIATION CURABLE INKS

Systems for leveling UV-curable gel ink include a leveling belt member having a TEFLON FEP inner layer and a conformable silicone outer layer. A UV source is disposed to direct light through the belt onto a substrate at a leveling or pressure nip defined by the leveling beltz tube and a backing member such as a backing belt and chilled platen. 1. A leveling apparatus useful for printing radiation curable ink on a substrate , comprising:a leveling belt, the leveling belt having an inner layer and an outer layer, the outer layer forming a conformable belt surface for contacting a radiation curable ink-bearing side of the substrate at a leveling nip.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , the inner layer further comprising:fluorinated ethylene propylene.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , the outer layer further comprising:silicone.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , the outer layer further comprising a conformable surface coating having silicone claim 3 , a reinforcing filler claim 3 , and a reinforcing resin.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , the reinforcing filler comprising nanocrystalline silica.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , the reinforcing resin comprising a highly-branched siloxane.7. The apparatus of claim 4 , comprising wherein the reinforcing filler comprises fumed silica.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , comprising:a light source configured to emit light through the belt at the leveling nip.9. The apparatus of claim 8 , comprising the light source being a ultra-violet light source.10. The apparatus of claim 8 , the light source further comprising a light-emitting diode array.11. The apparatus of claim 8 , the light source being configured to emit light having a wavelength of 395 nm for pinning radiation curable ink.12. The apparatus of claim 1 , comprising:a plurality of support rolls configured to entrain the belt, the plurality of rolls including a tension roll.13. The apparatus of claim 12 , the plurality of rolls further comprising:a dampening system backing roll.14. The apparatus of ...

Methods, apparatus, and systems for uv gel ink spreading

A UV curable gel ink spreading method and system includes setting an ink re-flow drum temperature, jetting UV gel ink onto a substrate using a print head, heating a back side of the substrate to cause re-flow using the re-flow drum, and curing the UV gel ink image using a UV source to produce a cured image. At least one of drawback and line spread may be measured in-line to determine whether to modify a drum temperature, a UV source location, and/or a print process speed to optimize drawback and/or line spread. Acceptable or optimized temperatures and/or UV source locations may be saved as a set point that corresponds to a substrate type.

METHODS FOR RADIATION CURABLE GEL INK LEVELING AND DIRECT-TO-SUBSTRATE DIGITAL RADIATION CURABLE GEL INK PRINTING, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS HAVING PRESSURE MEMBER WITH HYDROPHOBIC SURFACE

A UV curable gel ink leveling method for digital direct-to-substrate UV curable gel ink printing includes jetting UV curable gel ink directly onto a substrate, irradiating the gel ink to increase a viscosity of the gel ink, adding sacrificial release fluid to a hydrophilic contact roll, and leveling the ink at a leveling nip formed by the contact roll and a pressure roll. The pressure roll comprises an elastomeric material and a surface that is hydrophobic. 1. A radiation curable gel ink leveling method , comprising:contacting a radiation curable gel ink on a substrate with a contact member at a leveling nip, the leveling nip being formed by the contact member and a pressure member, the pressure member having a hydrophobic surface.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:jetting the gel ink directly from an ink jet print head onto the substrate to form a radiation curable gel ink image.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:irradiating the gel ink to thicken the ink before contacting the gel ink with the contact member.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:irradiating the gel ink after contacting the gel ink with the contact member to cure the gel ink.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the pressure member comprises a TEFLON layer arranged over a silicone surface whereby the TEFLON surface interposes the silicone surface and the contact member at the nip.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the pressure member comprises a urethane layer coated with a fluorinated polymer.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:adding a water based sacrificial release fluid to a surface of the contact member before the contacting the gel ink with the contact member, the water based release fluid comprising at least one of a surfactant and a polymer.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein a surface of the contact member is hydrophilic and comprises a porous metal oxide matrix.9. A radiation curable gel ink leveling apparatus claim 6 , ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR APPLYING RELEASE FLUID TO A LEVELER IN A PRINTING APPARATUS

An apparatus and method apply release fluid to a leveler in a printing apparatus. The apparatus can include a substrate path, at least one release fluid spray nozzle, and a marking material leveling system having a marking material leveler. The method can include transporting a substrate with marking material along the substrate path. The method can include pulse spraying release fluid to the marking material leveling system using the at least one release fluid spray nozzle to apply the release fluid to the marking material leveler. The method can include leveling marking material on the substrate using the marking material leveler with release fluid. 1. A method in an apparatus including a substrate path , at least one release fluid spray nozzle , and a marking material leveling system having a marking material leveler , the method comprising:transporting a substrate with marking material along the substrate path;pulse spraying release fluid to the marking material leveling system using the at least one release fluid spray nozzle to apply the release fluid to the marking material leveler; andleveling marking material on the substrate using the marking material leveler with release fluid.2. The method according to claim 1 ,wherein the marking material leveling system includes a donor roll,wherein pulse spraying comprises pulse spraying release fluid onto the donor roll using the at least one release fluid spray nozzle, andwherein the method further comprises transferring the release fluid from the donor roll to the marking material leveler.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the donor roll includes a porous coating that receives the release fluid from the spray nozzle and applies the release fluid to the marking material leveler.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein pulse spraying comprises pulse spraying release fluid directly onto the marking material leveler using the at least one release fluid spray nozzle.5. The method according to claim 4 , ...

Apparatus and method for applying release fluid to a leveler in a printing apparatus

An apparatus and method apply release fluid to a leveler in a printing apparatus. The apparatus can include a substrate path, at least one release fluid spray nozzle, and a marking material leveling system having a marking material leveler. The method can include transporting a substrate with marking material along the substrate path. The method can include pulse spraying release fluid to the marking material leveling system using the at least one release fluid spray nozzle. The method can include leveling marking material on the substrate using the marking material leveler with release fluid. The method can include determining an adjusted amount of release fluid to spray to the marking material leveling system. The method can include pulse spraying the adjusted amount of release fluid to the marking material leveling system using the at least one release fluid spray nozzle.

METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS FOR SPREADING RADIATION CURABLE GEL INK

A radiation curable gel ink spreading system includes a print head for jetting radiation curable gel ink onto a front side of a substrate, a heated re-flow drum for contacting a back side of the substrate to heat the gel ink and cause the ink to re-flow, and at least one radiation source that irradiates the heated ink to reduce or stop re-flow. A re-flow drum temperature, amount of radiation emission per unit time, radiation source location including a substrate wrap angle with respect to the re-flow drum and/or the radiation source, a distance between a re-flow zone start and the radiation source, and a gap distance between the radiation source and the substrate, and a process speed or substrate translation speed are adjustable for achieving desired spreading characteristics. 1. A radiation curable gel ink spreading method , comprising:heating a back side of a substrate whereby radiation curable gel ink deposited on a front side of the substrate re-flows.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:depositing the radiation curable gel ink directly onto the front side of the substrate.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising:irradiating the radiation curable gel ink to polymerize an amount of the gel ink.4. The method of claim 1 , the heating further comprising:contacting the back side of the substrate with a heated re-flow member, the contact member being temperature controlled.5. The method of claim 3 , the irradiating further comprising irradiating the radiation curable gel ink during re-flow of the ink.6. The method of claim 4 , comprising:separating the substrate from the contact member; and irradiating the re-flowed radiation curable gel ink after the heated re-flow member contacts the substrate.7. The method of claim 1 , the heating further comprising:contacting the back side of a substrate at a spreading zone with a heated re-flow member, the spreading zone being defined by an area of the substrate wherein the heated re-flow member transfers heat to the substrate.8. ...

RELEASE FLUID DELIVERY AND DAMPENING SYSTEM CLEANING METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR RADIATION CURABLE GEL INK PRINTING

A dampening fluid delivery apparatus includes a water delivery line, a surfactant delivery line, and a cleaning solution delivery line, each connected to a mixing chamber. An open and closed state and a flow rate of one or more of the delivery lines may be controlled. Delivery lines may be pressurized and fitted with valves. The valves may be controlled using an electrically connected controller. The controller may control the dampening fluid delivery apparatus in accordance with at least one of print mode data and cleaning mode data. 1. A dampening system fluid delivery method , comprising:delivering a desired amount of water to a mixing chamber;delivering one of a desired amount of surfactant and a desired amount of cleaning solution to the mixing chamber;combining the amount of water and the one of the amount of surfactant and the amount of cleaning solution in the mixing chamber; anddelivering a mixture of the amount of water and the one of the amount of surfactant and the amount of cleaning solution combined in the mixing chamber to a dampening system.2. The system of claim 1 , the delivering an amount of water comprising controlling a flow of a water supply line claim 1 , the water supply line being connected to the mixing chamber.3. The system of claim 1 , the delivering an amount of surfactant comprising controlling a flow of a surfactant supply line claim 1 , the surfactant supply line being connected to the mixing chamber.4. The system of claim 1 , the delivering an amount of cleaning solution comprising controlling a flow of a cleaning solution supply line claim 1 , the cleaning solution supply line being connected to the mixing chamber.5. The system of claim 1 , the delivering the mixture combined in the mixing chamber comprising spraying the mixture on a surface of a dampening member of a dampening system.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the amount of water being delivered is based on one of input print data or input cleaning data.7. The system of ...

METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING AN INITIAL LINE WIDTH OF RADIATION CURABLE GEL INK

A radiation curable ink initial line width control system includes a print head that deposits radiation curable ink to form as-deposited ink lines on a substrate. A substrate heating system heats the substrate to heat the ink and spread the ink to increase a line width of the ink. The line width of the ink is increased before the ink is contact-leveled at a contact-leveling nip. The substrate is heated to a temperature that minimizes or avoids showthrough and/or coalescence in a printed image. 1. A radiation curable gel ink spreading method , comprising:heating radiation curable gel ink deposited on a substrate before contact-leveling the ink at a leveling nip.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:depositing the radiation curable gel ink onto the substrate to form an as-deposited ink line, wherein the heating increases a width of the as-deposited ink line.3. The method of claim 1 , comprising:irradiating the ink to partially cure the ink.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising:contact-leveling the ink on the substrate with a contact member at a leveling nip, the leveling nip being formed by the contact member and a pressure member.5. The method of claim 1 , the heating comprising:heating the substrate.6. The method of claim 1 , comprising:heating the substrate to a predetermined temperature using a substrate heating system.7. The method of claim 6 , comprising:determining whether a substrate file corresponding to the substrate is stored in a memory module, the substrate file including the predetermined temperature that corresponds to the substrate type; andif the substrate file is stored in the memory module, inputting the predetermined temperature corresponding to the substrate type to a controller, the controller being in communication with the substrate heating system, to heat the substrate to the predetermined temperature.8. The method of claim 7 , the substrate file including a look-up table configured for determining an amount radiation required for each color ...

Systems and methods for forming raised markings on substrates for braille identification and security and to facilitate automatic handling of the substrates

Haptic or tactile features, which are generally not visually perceptible or reproducible, are applied at varying positions on a substrate according to a predetermined scheme. A plurality of raised image areas are specified for a group of substrates and raised marks are printed in only one raised image area for each substrate in a manner that is evenly distributed between the raised image areas for the group of substrates. The substrates will present a relatively uniform stack avoiding localized large pile heights when the substrates are stacked. A clear marking material is used to print the raised marks so as not to obscure underlying data printed on the substrate. The clear marking material may include a monomer that may become cross-linked in an exposure process to resist deinking of the substrate. The clear marking material may be mixed with a phosphorescing or fluorescing material as an additional security measure.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IN-LINE GEL INK MIXING

Systems and methods for controlling ink component concentration for optimizing ink for use on specific media types, such as paper or plastic, include an in-line ink delivery system for mixing and delivering ink. The ink delivery system includes a first ink supply, a second ink supply, a mixing chamber or pot, and a print head connected to a print head reservoir. The ink delivery system may be configured to mix ink according to one of stored setpoints or acquired media data for media on which ink is to be printed. 1. A method for configuring ink in-line for printing on a specific media type , comprising:delivering ink having a selected ink component concentration to a print head, the selected ink component concentration being selected based on the media type.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising the ink component concentration being a gel concentration claim 1 , the ink delivered to the print head including ink from at least one of a first ink supply and a second ink supply claim 1 , the first ink supply containing ink having a first gel concentration claim 1 , and the second ink supply containing ink having a second gel concentration.3. The method of claim 1 , the ink component concentration of the delivered ink being based on an ink content setpoint that is based on at least one of stored setpoint data corresponding to media type and test print image analysis.4. A method for media-specific ink content control for delivering ink having a selected component concentration to a print head for printing on a specific media type claim 1 , the method comprising:determining whether ink content setpoints for the media type are stored in memory; andacquiring selected media characteristics if setpoints are not stored in memory.5. The method of claim 4 , the determining selected media characteristics comprising:determining whether the selected media is porous or non-porous.6. The method of claim 5 , comprising:determining whether the selected media is coated or non-coated if ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRINTING RAISED MARKINGS ON DOCUMENTS

Systems for forming three-dimensional marking material images on moving substrates include a print head arranged about a media path by which the substrate passes the print head at a predetermined media velocity. The jets marking material at a predetermined velocity onto the substrate surface to form a three-dimensional marking material image. A firing time of forming a first layer of marking material may be different with respect to a print run start time than a firing time for ejecting marking material for forming successive layers. The firing time may be adjusted by advancing or delaying the firing time with respect to an initial firing time for forming the first layer. The advance or delay may be calculated by a processor, and the calculation may be fed to a time advance/delay buffer contained by the print head. 1. A system for controlling printing of raised markings on a substrate , comprising:at least one marking material ejecting device configured to eject marking material onto a surface of a substrate moving at a predetermined velocity, wherein a first layer of marking material is formed at a target location on the substrate surface by marking material ejected by the marking material ejecting device at a first firing time, and wherein a second layer of marking material is formed at the target location by marking material ejected by the marking material ejecting device at a second firing time.2. The system of claim 1 , the marking material ejecting device further comprising an ink jet print head.3. The system of claim 2 , the print head comprising at least one ink jet.4. The system of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of ink ejecting devices configured to eject ink on the substrate surface.5. The system of claim 1 , the firing time being an elapsed time from a substrate lead edge detection time.6. The system of claim 1 , the marking material ejecting device being configured to eject radiation-curable gel ink.7. The system of claim 1 , whereby the second layer ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALCULATING A TRANSACTION QUALITY SCORE OF A MERCHANT

A method, non-transitory computer readable medium, and apparatus for calculating a transaction quality score of a merchant are disclosed. For example, the method analyzes fraudulent transaction data in a fraudulent transaction data table for each one of a plurality of merchants, calculates a transaction quality score for the each one of the plurality of merchants based on the fraudulent transaction data, filters the plurality of merchants having a respective transaction quality score above a threshold and transmits the plurality of merchants having the respective transaction quality score above the threshold for display.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND MODIFYING PHYSICALLY TRANSIENT HANDWRITTEN DIGITAL DOCUMENTS

A method, system, and apparatus for capturing information is disclosed. The method includes emitting energy of a first wavelength from a first energy source located proximate to a first end of a digital pen and forming a first set handwritten markings on the substrate by causing the substrate to image as a result of an exposure of the substrate to the energy emitted from the first energy source. The method also includes detecting by an image-capturing sensor of the digital pen a first detected portion of a position-identifying pattern on the substrate and storing in the memory a digital document file comprising the first set of handwritten markings and the first detected portion of the position-identifying data. An apparatus and system for performing the method is also disclosed. 1. An information capture system for a substrate having position-identifying pattern printed thereon and that comprises an imaging layer that is imageable when exposed to an energy emission of a first wavelength and erasable when exposed to an energy emission of a second wavelength , comprising: emit energy from the first energy source when the first energy source is proximate to the substrate, in which the energy from the first energy source is capable of causing the substrate to form an image comprising a first set handwritten markings thereon,', 'detect by the image-capturing sensor a first detected portion of the position-identifying pattern, in which the first detected portion corresponds to a location of the first set of handwritten markings on the substrate, and', 'store in the memory a digital document file comprising the first set of handwritten markings and the first detected portion of the position-identifying pattern., 'a digital pen comprising a first end, a second end, an image-capturing sensor, a memory, and a first energy source that is capable of emitting energy of the first wavelength, the digital pen including program instructions that are capable of instructing the ...

FACE RECOGNITION BUSINESS MODEL AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING PERPETRATORS OF ATM FRAUD

A system and method for identifying perpetrators of ATM fraud. A subscription fee is collected for defined services for collecting, processing, and analyzing facial data. Facial data is acquired from a person conducting a transaction with an automated transaction system having a camera device. The facial data is linked to a transaction identifier including at least time and location associated with the transaction. The facial data and the transaction identifier are stored in a centralized repository. Upon request from an authorized subscriber to identify the person based on the transaction identifier, because the transaction is deemed fraudulent, the facial data associated with the transaction identifier is compared to facial profiles obtained from private, public, and law enforcement databases. Potential identity matches are generated based on the facial profiles. The potential identity matches are output to the authorized subscriber for further prosecutorial and/or investigative actions. 1. A system , comprising:an automated transaction system comprising a camera device acquiring facial data from an unknown person located within a visual range of said camera device during a transaction between said unknown person and said automated transaction system, said facial data comprising an image obtained by said camera device;a server operatively connected to said automated transaction system, said server receiving said facial data from said automated transaction system, said server linking said facial data to a transaction identifier associated with said transaction, said transaction identifier comprising at least time and location of said transaction;a centralized repository operatively connected to said server;a first network connecting said server with said centralized repository, said centralized repository storing said facial data and said transaction identifier;a facial recognition processor operatively connected to said centralized repository; anda second network ...

Systems and methods for forming and implementing book binding geometries as a function of stack thickness

A system and method are provided for forming and implementing book binding geometries as a function of image receiving medium stack thicknesses for automated book binding in image forming devices. The disclosed schemes optimize book binding employing a plurality of strip-like binding elements to form loops in a process that employs heat and pressure to reduce residual stresses in the strips as they are formed into loops. The disclosed schemes mechanically modify a process of bending individual book-binding elements in a manner that more effectively employs less expensive material elements to provide consistent and durable “right-sized” book binding of finished documents. A combination of heat and pressure are introduced with a molded structure that results in controlling a radius of formation to be consistently followed by the “folded” binding elements in order to relieve the stress and preserve the integrity of those binding elements in the finished product.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR VERIFYING A VALIDITY OF COMMUNICATION FROM A FRAUD DETECTION SERVICE

A method, non-transitory computer readable medium, and apparatus for verifying a validity of a communication from a fraud detection service are disclosed. For example, the method receives the communication from the fraud detection service indicating that a credit card number is associated with potentially fraudulent activity, provides a personal identification to the fraud detection service via a secured connection to request a confirmation that the communication is from the fraud detection service, wherein the personal identification is used to identify the credit card number and receives the confirmation that the communication is valid and was sent from the fraud detection service based upon a verification performed by the fraud detection service that compares the credit card number to a database containing a plurality of credit card numbers that are flagged for potentially fraudulent activity. 1. A method for verifying a validity of a communication from a fraud detection service , comprising:receiving, by a processor, the communication from the fraud detection service indicating that a credit card number is associated with a potentially fraudulent activity;providing, by the processor, a personal identification to the fraud detection service via a secured connection to request a confirmation that the communication is from the fraud detection service, wherein the personal identification is used to identify the credit card number; andreceiving, by the processor, the confirmation that the communication is valid and was sent from the fraud detection service based upon a verification performed by the fraud detection service that compares the credit card number to a database containing a plurality of credit card numbers that are flagged for potentially fraudulent activity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the communication comprises a written communication.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the communication comprises a telephone call.4. The method of claim 1 , further ...

Within page creep variation for improved stripping

A fuser system and method for a xerographic device having improved self-stripping capabilities for a wide latitude of substrate media. The fuser system includes a fuser member and a pressure member in which the pressure member is made to exert a predetermined pressure upon the fuser member. In applying this pressure load, a nip is formed having a nip width between the fuser member and the pressure member. A predetermined creep exists during normal fusing of a substrate. A load adjustment device is provided to momentarily increase the exerted pressure as a leading edge or other portion of the substrate passes through, and/or in the vicinity of, the nip, thereby increasing the creep magnitude momentarily and improving self-stripping capabilities.

Methods for UV gel ink leveling and direct-to-substrate digital radiation curable gel ink printing, apparatus and systems having leveling member with a metal oxide surface

A radiation curable gel ink leveling method for digital direct-to-substrate radiation curable gel ink printing includes depositing radiation curable gel ink directly onto a substrate, irradiating the gel ink to increase a viscosity of the gel ink, adding sacrificial release fluid to a hydrophilic leveling roll surface, the leveling roll surface including metal oxide, and leveling the ink with the leveling roll. UV gel ink printing systems and leveling apparatus include a leveling roll having a metal oxide surface suitable for use with water based release fluids that contain a surfactant and/or polymer.

Show-through measurement system and method for inks on media

Systems and methods of measuring an amount of show-through in a printed document are disclosed. The systems and methods include an imaging device that scans a back side of the printed document and scans a front side of the printed document with a blank document disposed thereon. The imaging device produces bitmaps related to the scans and calculates bit depths associated with the bitmaps. A difference array is calculated based on the differences between the bitmaps of the back side and front side scans, and the average value and standard deviation of the difference array is calculated. The amount of show-through of the document is measured based on a formula with the calculated average and standard deviation.

Contact leveling using low surface tension aqueous solutions

Release layers, and particularly low surface tension aqueous solutions, such as fountain solutions, which function as release layers. These release layers are integrated into copying and printing machines, such as xerographic machines, multifunctional devices, color systems, and the like, wherein the release layers are specifically incorporated onto a hydrophilic roll material for contact leveling of UV curable gel inks.

Show-through measurement system and method for inks on media

Systems and methods of measuring an amount of show-through in a printed document are disclosed. The systems and methods include an imaging device that scans a back side of the printed document and scans a front side of the printed document with a blank document disposed thereon. The imaging device produces bitmaps related to the scans and calculates bit depths associated with the bitmaps. A difference array is calculated based on the differences between the bitmaps of the back side and front side scans, and the average value and standard deviation of the difference array is calculated. The amount of show-through of the document is measured based on a formula with the calculated average and standard deviation.

Methods, apparatus, and systems for spreading radiation curable gel ink

A radiation curable gel ink spreading system includes a print head for jetting radiation curable gel ink onto a front side of a substrate, a heated re-flow drum for contacting a back side of the substrate to heat the gel ink and cause the ink to re-flow, and at least one radiation source that irradiates the heated ink to reduce or stop re-flow. A re-flow drum temperature, amount of radiation emission per unit time, radiation source location including a substrate wrap angle with respect to the re-flow drum and/or the radiation source, a distance between a re-flow zone start and the radiation source, and a gap distance between the radiation source and the substrate, and a process speed or substrate translation speed are adjustable for achieving desired spreading characteristics.

Dual-web apparatus for fixing a radiation-curable gel-ink image on a substrate

Radiation-curable (such as UV-curable) ink is used to form an image on a moving substrate. A radiation-transmissive web is attached to the substrate, and then radiation is applied to the web and substrate to cure the ink. The resulting combined substrate and web forms a laminated print.

Apparatus for fixing a radiation-curable gel-ink image on a substrate

Methods and apparatus for smoothing radiation curable gel ink

barer Geltinte beim Digitaldruck mit durch Strahlung härtbarer Geltinte direkt auf ein Substrat umfasst ein Auftragen von durch Strahlung härtbarer Geltinte direkt auf ein Substrat, Bestrahlen der Geltinte, um eine Viskosität der Geltinte zu erhöhen, ein Hinzufügen eines Opfer-Trennfluids zu einer hydrophilen Oberfläche einer Glättungswalze, wobei die Oberfläche der Glättungswalze ein Metalloxid enthält, und ein Glätten der Tinte mit der Glättungswalze. UV-Geltinten-Druckanlagen und Glättungsvorrichtungen umfassen eine Glättungswalze mit einer Metalloxid-Oberfläche, die zur Verwendung mit Trennfluiden auf Wasserbasis, die ein Tensid und/oder ein Polymer enthalten, geeignet ist. For example, in the case of digital printing with radiation curable gel ink directly on a substrate, application of radiation curable gel ink directly to a substrate, irradiation of the gel ink to increase gel ink viscosity, addition of a sacrificial release fluid to a hydrophilic surface of a smoothing roller wherein the surface of the smoothing roller contains a metal oxide, and smoothing the ink with the smoothing roller. UV gel ink printing and smoothing devices include a smoothing roll having a metal oxide surface suitable for use with water-based release fluids containing a surfactant and / or a polymer.

Gloss control system for an image forming apparatus with multiple fixing units

Applicator assembly having foam oil donor roll and method of controlling oil level

【課題】ロール油の量を監視して液量が所定のレベル以下に低下した場合に補充することにより液位を制御可能な印刷装置を提供する。 【解決手段】画像転写印刷装置１０は、画像形成転写面を有する部材と、前記画像形成転写面上に液体層を塗布して中間転写面１２を生成するアプリケータアセンブリ１６を備え、前記アプリケータアセンブリ１６は、芯を有する多孔性部材を含み、前記芯は、内部に規定された開口部を有し、前記多孔性部材を飽和させるべく液体を供給する液体供給システムが前記芯に接続されている。 【選択図】図１

Method and apparatus for fixing a radiation-curable gel-ink image on a substrate

An apparatus fixes ink on a substrate, such as in ink-jet printing. A leveling member is positioned to contact an ink-bearing side of the substrate at a nip. A radiation source is positioned to direct radiation to the ink-bearing side of the substrate at the nip, the radiation suitable for curing the ink on the substrate.

Methods of forming images on substrates with ink partial-curing and contact leveling and apparatuses useful in forming images on substrates.

Se proporcionan métodos de formación de imágenes sobre sustratos de la impresión y aparato para formar imágenes sobre sustratos en la impresión. Una modalidad ejemplar de los métodos de formación de imágenes sobre sustratos en impresión incluye aplicar tintas sobre una superficie de un sustrato; irradiar la tinta sobre la superficie del sustrato con una primera radiación para curar parcialmente la tinta; aplicar presión al sustrato y la tinta curada parcialmente en una línea de contacto con una primera superficie de un primer miembro y una segunda superficie de un segundo miembro para nivelar la tinta sobre la superficie del sustrato; e irradiar la tinta nivelada sobre la superficie del sustrato con una segunda radiación para curar de manera sustancialmente completa la tinta.

Ｕｖジェルインクを拡散させる方法、装置、及びシステム

【課題】ＵＶジェルインクを用いた画像形成方法において、ＵＶジェルインクが様々な種類の基質の上で優れた位置決め特性を示すため方法を提供する。 【解決手段】ＵＶ硬化型ジェルインク拡散させる方法及びシステムは、インクにリフローを開始させるドラム温度を設定する工程と、プリントヘッド１０５を用いてＵＶジェルインクを基質１１２に吹き付ける工程と、リフロードラム１０７を用いて基質１１２の裏面に熱を与えてリフローを起こす工程と、硬化画像を作成するためのＵＶ発光源１４５を用いてＵＶジェルインクの画像１１０を硬化させる工程とを含む。インラインセンサを用いて障害及び線広がりのうちの少なくとも一方を測定して、障害及び／又は線広がりを最適化するためにドラム温度、ＵＶ発光源１４５の位置、及び／又はプリント処理速度を変更するかどうかを決定することができる。 【選択図】図１

放射硬化性インクを用いた印刷方法

【課題】ＵＶ等の放射により硬化するインクを用いる場合に、インクを記録媒体上で平坦化しても、インクが分裂して画像が平坦化装置の後方に残るようなことを防止する。 【解決手段】記録媒体Ｓの主表面上に，プリントヘッド２０により画像データに従ってインクを付加し、放射エネルギーを実質的に透過するウェブ３０を記録媒体Ｓの主表面に当接させ、スプレッダー３２によりウェブ３０及び記録媒体Ｓに対してあらかじめ定められた強度の圧力を加え、硬化ステーション３４によりウェブ３０及び記録媒体Ｓに対して放射エネルギーを加え、記録媒体Ｓ上のインクＩを硬化させたあと、ウェブ３０と記録媒体Ｓとを分離する。 【選択図】図１

método e aparelho de formação de uma imagem em um substrato na impressão

MÉTODOS E APARELHO DE FORMAÇÃO DE UMA IMAGEM EM UM SUBSTRATO NA IMPRESSÃO. A presente invenção refere-se a métodos de formação de imagens em substratos na impressão e aparelhos para formação de imagens em substratos na impressão. Uma modalidade exemplar dos métodos de formação de imagens em substratos na impressão inclui aplicar tinta sobre uma superfície de um substrato; irradiar a tinta na superfície do substrato com primeira radiação para parcialmente curar a tinta; aplicar pressão ao substrato e tinta parcialmente curada em um estreitamento com uma primeira superfície de um primeiro membro e uma segunda superfície de um segundo membro para nivelar a tinta na superfície do substrato; e irradiar a tinta conforme nivelada na superfície do substrato com segunda radiação para substancialmente curar completamente a tinta.

Active rotation of air knife for increased performance

According to aspects of the embodiments, there is provided a method of optimizing an electro-photographic reproduction machine having a fusing subsystem and an air knife. The methods acquire at least one electro-photographic reproduction machine objective and media characteristic; and the acquired objective and characteristic are used to determine values for the pressurized air emitted from the air knife, the position of the air knife, and the rotation of the air knife relative to a fuse roll in the fusing subsystem. The methods further disclose acquiring the leading edge of the media being stripped and then using the beam strength of the media to assist in stripping the body of the sheet. The air knife can be controlled by a controller or a processor based on determined optimization parameter values that relate to objectives and media characteristics.

Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane image conditioning coating

A contact leveling surface for an ink jet imaging member including a coating disposed on a contact leveling substrate, wherein the coating includes a fluoroalkyl-substituted polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane. In embodiments, the contact leveling surface is for an ink jet imaging member that jets a phase change ink, a gel ink, a curable phase change ink, or a curable gel ink directly to a final image receiving substrate such as a direct to paper imaging device.

Quartz tube leveling apparatus and systems for simultaneous leveling and pinning of radiation curable inks

Systems for leveling UV-curable gel ink include a leveling member having a conformable surface. The leveling member is a quartz tube rotatable about a longitudinal axis, and connected to a mandrel, with conformable VITON O-rings interposing the mandrel and the quartz tube. A UV source is disposed within the quartz tube, and configured to emit light through the quartz tube and the conformable surface onto a surface of a substrate passing through a leveling or pressure nip defined by the quartz tube and a backing member or pressure belt.

多面体オリゴマーであるシルセスキオキサンを含む画像コンディショニング用の接触レベリングコーティング

【課題】改善された接触レベリング表面、接触レベリング表面、印刷機、画像コンディショニング方法を提供する。 【解決手段】接触レベリング表面は、接触レベリング基材４１８上に配置されたコーティングを含むインクジェット画像形成部材用の接触レベリング表面４０１として使用できる。前記コーティングは、多面体オリゴマーであるシルセスキオキサンを含む。 【選択図】図４

画像調整コーティング

【課題】インクオフセットを十分に防止できる接触レベリング装置を提供する。 【解決手段】インクジェット画像形成部材の接触レベリング装置に、噴射された紫外線ゲルインクの液滴が接触レベリング表面に対して約３０°以下の低滑り角を付与する低粘着性コーティング４０１がを設けた。低粘着性コーティング４０１は、イソシアネート官能基を含むポリマー又はオリゴマーと、ヒドロキシル官能基を含むポリマー又はオリゴマーと、少なくとも一つのポリシロキサンユニットを含むヒドロキシル官能化されたポリマー又はオリゴマーと、任意のヒドロキシル官能化フルオロ架橋剤と、から成る。 【選択図】図４

Fuente infrarroja de calor ligada a dispositivo de exploracion de imagenes para borrar documentos transitorios.

Un dispositivo que puede ser usado para manejar documentos los cuales pueden ser escritos y borrados puede incluir una cabeza de exploración que puede producir una primera fuente de luz para explorar un documento y una segunda fuente de luz para borrar una imagen de un documento impreso. En una modalidad, el dispositivo puede además incluir una tercera fuente de luz para escribir o formar una imagen con un patrón sobre una página.

結晶性ポリエステルを含む硬化性転相インク

【課題】インクが基板と接触すると速やかに固まり（またはゲル化し）、画像基板上でインクが不均一に分布することがない、硬化性転相インクを提供する。 【解決手段】インク媒剤と、少なくとも１つの結晶性ポリエステル樹脂とを含む、硬化性転相インク組成物。前記少なくとも１つの結晶性ポリエステル樹脂が、約１０，０００ダルトン（Ｄａ）〜約６０，０００Ｄａの重量平均分子量（ＭＷ）を有し、約５，０００Ｄａ〜約１２，０００Ｄａの数平均分子量（Ｍｎ）を有し、約２．０〜約５．０の多分散度を有する、硬化性転相インク組成物。 【選択図】なし

閃光加熱を用いて下地上のインクを平滑化する方法および印刷に有用な装置

【課題】下地上でインクを平滑化する方法と、異種の下地上に高品質の印刷画像を生成することのできる印刷における有用な装置を提供する。 【解決手段】多孔質下地１４０の第１の面に付着させたインク１４４を少なくとも１個の閃光灯が照射する照射線１２２を用いて照射する工程を含む。照射閃光１２２がインク１４４を少なくともインク１４４の粘性閾値温度まで加熱し、インク１４４を第１の面に沿って側方へ流動させ、インク１４４の平滑化をもたらす。インク１４４を十分素早く加熱し、これにより平滑化期間中のインク１４４から下地への熱伝達を十分小さくし、したがって下地界面上のインク１４４を粘性閾値温度未満の温度へ冷却し、それによって第１の表面から下地内１４０に相当量のインク１４４が浸透しないよう阻止する。 【選択図】図２

向上した性能のためのエアナイフの能動的な回転

【課題】エアナイフを用いて紙を定着部材から剥離するとき、最適な条件で剥離できるようにする。 【解決手段】ソフトウェア手段５５０は、コンパイルされるときに、エアナイフの第１の角度（φ）、第２の角度（θ）、距離（ｄ）及び圧力を判断するソフトウェア・オブジェクト５６０を含む。ソフトウェア手段５５０は、さらに、前縁獲得を実行し、且つ、媒体及び定着ロールに対する最適な位置にエアナイフ２５０を位置決めするための一組の命令を発生させるのに用いることができる。格納装置は、具体的には、獲得された、ユーザから又は検知装置からのセットオフパラメータが与えられているとすると、最適化パラメータを判断するためのオブジェクト又はモジュールを保持する。ソフトウェアが最適化パラメータを判断すると、制御信号５０が、ジョブ及びジョブで採用される媒体の最適な位置にエアナイフ２５０を位置決めするように生成される。 【選択図】図５

Systems and methods for forming and implementing book binding geometries as a function of stack thickness

A system and method are provided for forming and implementing book binding geometries as a function of image receiving medium stack thicknesses for automated book binding in image forming devices. The disclosed schemes optimize book binding employing a plurality of strip-like binding elements to form loops in a process that employs heat and pressure to reduce residual stresses in the strips as they are formed into loops. The disclosed schemes mechanically modify a process of bending individual book-binding elements in a manner that more effectively employs less expensive material elements to provide consistent and durable “right-sized” book binding of finished documents. A combination of heat and pressure are introduced with a molded structure that results in controlling a radius of formation to be consistently followed by the “folded” binding elements in order to relieve the stress and preserve the integrity of those binding elements in the finished product.

Verfahren und Gerät zum Regeln der Verteilung der ultraviolett härtenden Geltinte eines gedruckten Bildes

Es wird eine Methode zum Regeln der Verteilung der UV-härtenden Geltinte eines gedruckten Bildes bereitgestellt. Die Methode umfasst das mindestens teilweise Bewirken, dass eine oder mehrere Tinten auf eine erste Substratbildfläche von einem oder mehreren Tintenstrahlen in einer Druckzone eines Druckers aufgetragen wird bzw. werden, wobei der eine oder die mehreren Tintenstrahlen konfiguriert ist bzw. sind, um einen oder mehrere erste Tintenflecken auf der ersten Substratbildfläche zu formen. Die Methode umfasst auch das Bestimmen einer Temperatur mindestens der ersten Substratbildfläche in der Druckzone. Die Methode umfasst ferner das Bestimmen einer ersten Fleckengröße mindestens eines der einen oder mehreren ersten Tintenflecken. Die Methode umfasst zusätzlich das mindestens teilweise Bewirken, dass eine Temperatur mindestens einer zweiten Substratbildfläche in der Druckzone mindestens teilweise auf der bestimmten ersten Fleckengröße basier.

Infrared heat source tied to image scanner for transitional document erasing

Air knife system with pressure sensor

剥取り装置を有する定着アセンブリ及び方法

【課題】剥取り装置を有する定着アセンブリ及び方法を提供する。 【解決手段】定着アセンブリは、動作中、印刷媒体のシートに接触し、マーキング材を前記シートに定着させる定着器部材と、ガスを前記シートに加え、前記シートを前記定着器部材から剥離することを補助する剥取り装置であって、前記剥取り装置は、関連する与圧ガス源を前記定着器部材に隣接した少なくとも一つのオリフィスと接続する流体経路、および前記定着器部材の動作中、前記源と前記少なくとも一つのオリフィスとの中間にある前記流体経路内の前記ガスの圧力を検知する圧力センサーを備える剥取り装置と、を含む。 【選択図】図１

一時的文書を処理するための装置及び文書を処理するための方法

【課題】本発明は、パターンを印刷媒体に画像化し、既に画像化されたパターンを印刷媒体から消去する、装置及び方法を提供することを目的とする。 【解決手段】文書の少なくとも１ページを照明するための走査用光源と、一時的文書の少なくとも１ページ上の画像化されたパターンを消去するための消去用光源と、を含み、前記走査用光源及び前記消去用光源は、共に前記装置の走査ヘッド上に配置されている、一時的文書を処理するための装置。 【選択図】図３

fonte de calor infravermelha associada a uma leitora de imagem para apagar documentos transitórios

FONTE DE CALOR INFRAVERMELHA ASSOCIADA A UMA LEITORA DE IMAGEM PARA APAGAR DOCUMENTOS TRANSITóRIOS. A presente invenção refere-se a um dispositivo que pode ser usado para lidar com documentos que podem ser escritos ou apagados, que pode incluir uma cabeça de leitura que pode emitir uma primeira fonte de luz para ler o documento e uma segunda fonte de luz para apagar a imagem do documento impresso. Em uma modalidade, o dispositivo pode adicionalmente incluir uma terceira fonte de luz para escrever ou imagear um padrão sobre um papel.

改良されたインク供給を行うインクカートリッジ

(57)【要約】 【課題】 本発明は、改良されたインク供給を行うイン クカートリッジを提供する。 【解決手段】 ドロップオンデマンドインクジェットプ リンタ用液状インク等の流体を放出する流体カートリッ ジは、毛細管チャンバを閉じ、ケース部のひとつの壁か ら毛細管チャンバに入る排出ポートを有するケース部を 備える。毛細管チャンバ内の毛細管材は、排出ポートに 向かう流体の流れを改善するために、排出ポートから離 れた箇所より、排出ポート付近で高密度となるように配 置される。毛細管チャンバの内部は、輩出ポート周辺の 毛細管材を大きく圧縮するよう構成され、毛細管材の異 なる圧縮を維持する安定性が提供される。

Method for scheduling transient document erase cycle

A method of handling documents which can be imaged and erased comprises entry of a scheduled time which a device such as a multipurpose imager and eraser has a low probability of being used. At the scheduled time, erasure of transient documents to be erased is initiated. A transient document to be erased is transported from a first transient document storage area to an erasure area where it is erased, then transported to a second, erased transient document storage area. Upon receipt of a user interrupt during the scheduled erasure, any partially erased transient document is returned to the first transient document storage area for later erasure. The method thus allows for more efficient use of equipment resources, for example in an office environment.

Infrared heat source tied to image scanner for transitional document erasing

A device which can be used to handle documents which can be written to and erased can include a scan head which can output a first light source for scanning a document and a second light source for erasing an image from a printed document. In one embodiment, the device can further include a third light source for writing or imaging a pattern onto a page.

Systeme und Verfahren zum Inline-Mischen von Geltinte

Systeme und Verfahren zum Steuern der Konzentration von Tintenkomponenten zum Optimieren von Tinte zur Verwendung auf spezifischen Medientypen, wie beispielsweise Papier oder Kunststoff, umfassen ein Inline-Tintenzufuhrsystem zum Mischen und Zuführen von Tinte. Das Tintenzufuhrsystem umfasst eine erste Tintenversorgung, eine zweite Tintenversorgung, eine Mischkammer oder ein Mischgefäß und einen Druckkopf, der mit einem Druckkopfreservoir verbunden ist. Das Tintenzufuhrsystem kann so konfiguriert sein, dass es Tinte gemäß welchen von gespeicherten Sollwerten oder erfassten Mediendaten für Medien mischt, auf welche Tinte gedruckt werden soll.

Metodos para formar imagenes sobre sustratos con curado parcial de tinta y nivelacion de contacto y aparatos utiles en la formacion de imagenes sobre sustratos.

Se proporcionan métodos de formación de imágenes sobre sustratos de la impresión y aparato para formar imágenes sobre sustratos en la impresión. Una modalidad ejemplar de los métodos de formación de imágenes sobre sustratos en impresión incluye aplicar tintas sobre una superficie de un sustrato; irradiar la tinta sobre la superficie del sustrato con una primera radiación para curar parcialmente la tinta; aplicar presión al sustrato y la tinta curada parcialmente en una línea de contacto con una primera superficie de un primer miembro y una segunda superficie de un segundo miembro para nivelar la tinta sobre la superficie del sustrato; e irradiar la tinta nivelada sobre la superficie del sustrato con una segunda radiación para curar de manera sustancialmente completa la tinta.

Systems and methods for printing raised markings on documents

Systems for forming three-dimensional marking material images on moving substrates include a print head arranged about a media path by which the substrate passes the print head at a predetermined media velocity. The jets marking material at a predetermined velocity onto the substrate surface to form a three-dimensional marking material image. A firing time of forming a first layer of marking material may be different with respect to a print run start time than a firing time for ejecting marking material for forming successive layers. The firing time may be adjusted by advancing or delaying the firing time with respect to an initial firing time for forming the first layer. The advance or delay may be calculated by a processor, and the calculation may be fed to a time advance/delay buffer contained by the print head.