Multilayer Imaging with a High-Gloss Clear Ink Layer

Various embodiments concern inkjet printing systems designed for multilayer imaging with a high-gloss clear ink layer. More specifically, the inkjet printing systems are designed so that clear, curable inks are provided additional time to level out before being cured. The settling process enables the inkjet printing systems to produce multilayer images having high gloss values. For example, a bracket could be attached to a curing assembly that prevents radiation from striking a certain portion of the substrate onto which clear ink has recently been deposited. As another example, an inactive array of light-emitting diodes may be disposed in line with the print head(s) responsible for depositing clear ink. Moreover, various embodiments also allow for true multilayer printing of a color coat and a high-gloss clear coat in a single step (e.g., by arranging print heads into rows within a printer carriage). 1. A printing system comprising: a first print head that deposits colored ink on a substrate, and', 'a second print head that deposits clear ink on the substrate,', 'wherein the second print head is disposed downstream of the first print head in the media feed direction;, 'a carriage that includes'} 'wherein the light source is disposed along one side of the carriage; and', 'a light source that is configured to emit radiation to cure ink deposited on the substrate,'} wherein the bracket prevents the radiation from reaching a section of the substrate onto which the clear ink has been deposited, and', 'wherein the bracket is positioned substantially in line with the second print head so that the clear ink deposited on the section of the substrate is not immediately exposed to the radiation emitted by the light source., 'a bracket that is disposed between the light source and the substrate,'}2. The printing system of claim 1 , wherein the colored ink and the clear ink are ultraviolet-curable inks.3. The printing system of claim 1 , wherein the colored ink is a water-based ...

Multilayer imaging with a high-gloss clear ink layer

Various embodiments concern inkjet printing systems designed for multilayer imaging with a high-gloss clear ink layer. More specifically, the inkjet printing systems are designed so that clear, curable inks are provided additional time to level out before being cured. The settling process enables the inkjet printing systems to produce multilayer images having high gloss values. For example, a bracket could be attached to a curing assembly that prevents radiation from striking a certain portion of the substrate onto which clear ink has recently been deposited. As another example, an inactive array of light-emitting diodes may be disposed in line with the print head(s) responsible for depositing clear ink. Moreover, various embodiments also allow for true multilayer printing of a color coat and a high-gloss clear coat in a single step (e.g., by arranging print heads into rows within a printer carriage).

Multilayer imaging with a high-gloss clear ink layer

Various embodiments concern inkjet printing systems designed for multilayer imaging with a high-gloss clear ink layer. More specifically, the inkjet printing systems are designed so that clear, curable inks are provided additional time to level out before being cured. The settling process enables the inkjet printing systems to produce multilayer images having high gloss values. For example, a bracket could be attached to a curing assembly that prevents radiation from striking a certain portion of the substrate onto which clear ink has recently been deposited. As another example, an inactive array of light-emitting diodes may be disposed in line with the print head(s) responsible for depositing clear ink. Moreover, various embodiments also allow for true multilayer printing of a color coat and a high-gloss clear coat in a single step (e.g., by arranging print heads into rows within a printer carriage).

Multilayer imaging with a high-gloss clear ink layer

Formación de imágenes multicapa con una capa de tinta transparente de alto brillo

Varias realizaciones se refieren a sistemas de impresión por inyección de tinta diseñados para obtener imágenes multicapa con una capa de tinta transparente de alto brillo. Más específicamente, los sistemas de impresión por inyección de tinta están diseñados para que las tintas transparentes y curables tengan tiempo adicional para nivelarse antes de curarse. El proceso de sedimentación permite que los sistemas de impresión por inyección de tinta produzcan imágenes multicapa con altos valores de brillo. Por ejemplo, se podría unir un soporte a un conjunto de curado que impida que la radiación incida en una determinada porción del sustrato sobre el que se ha depositado recientemente tinta transparente. Como otro ejemplo, se puede disponer una serie inactiva de diodos emisores de luz en línea con el o los cabezales de impresión responsables de depositar tinta transparente. Además, diversas realizaciones también permiten una verdadera impresión multicapa de una capa de color y una capa transparente de alto brillo en un solo paso (por ejemplo, disponiendo los cabezales de impresión en filas dentro de un carro de impresora). (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)