Molten ink delivery system and method

    公开(公告)号:GB2480144A

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-09

    申请号:GB201107364

    申请日:2011-05-04

    Applicant: XEROX CORP

    Abstract: A system and method for delivering molten ink to a printing mechanism or print head includes; receiving molten ink in a receiving reservoir 18, and alternating which of a plurality of reservoirs is opened to the receiving reservoir to receive molten ink while at least one other of the plurality of reservoirs is opened to dispense molten ink to the printing mechanism. The plurality of reservoirs may comprise a first reservoir 20 and second reservoir 22.The opening of the reservoirs may be alternated in response to the level of ink detected within the reservoirs. The first and second reservoirs may receive ink via inlets 32 and dispense ink via outlets 36. Valve assemblies may be disposed between the inlets and outlets and may comprise a seal member 70 movable between inlet and outlet positions.

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    公开(公告)号:DE602004010554T2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-30

    申请号:DE602004010554

    申请日:2004-01-14

    Applicant: XEROX CORP

    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided to calibrate a xerographic print engine toner concentration sensor (32) to accurately control the toner concentration defined as the ratio of weight of toner and the weight of the overall developing agent in a two-component developing agent to a specified operating target. At least two control patches are imaged onto a photoreceptor (10). Each patch has a different voltage level (VemLo,VemHi) where the voltage levels are the difference between the exposure discharge voltage (VeLo,VeHi) and the developmental roll voltage (VD). The relative reflectivity of each patches is obtained. The latent patches are repeatedly developed at different toner concentrations. The reflectivities of the patches formed at the same toner concentration are combined to obtain a combined reflectivity for that toner concentration. As a result, a toner concentration curve is obtained that has an improved response relative to the toner concentration curves that correspond to each of the individual voltage levels.

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    公开(公告)号:BRPI1102503A2

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-18

    申请号:BRPI1102503

    申请日:2011-05-06

    Applicant: XEROX CORP

    Abstract: A method for delivering molten ink to a printing mechanism alternates between a first and second reservoir receiving molten ink from a receiving ink reservoir while providing ink from the other of the first and second reservoirs to a printing mechanism. The alternation of the two reservoirs is achieved with coordinated operation of two actuators operatively connected to two seal members.

    System and method for transporting solid ink pellets

    公开(公告)号:GB2483340A

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-07

    申请号:GB201113957

    申请日:2011-08-15

    Applicant: XEROX CORP

    Abstract: A molten ink supply for a solid ink printing machine includes a container 27 for storing solid ink pellets P and a withdrawal tube 62 having an inlet end 63 disposed within the container 27. A vacuum generator 64 is disposed at the outlet end 65 of the withdrawal tube 62 operable to draw a vacuum within the tube 62. A feed conduit 28 is connected to the outlet end 65 for receiving solid ink pellets P drawn therein by said vacuum generator 64 and conveying the pellets P to a melting station operable to melt the solid ink pellets P. An assist tube 70 is provided within the container 27 with a discharge nozzle (75, Fig.3) disposed within the withdrawal tube 62 at the inlet end 63 and operable to provide a flow of air (F, Fig.3) into the withdrawal tube 62 to agitate solid ink pellets P and facilitate withdrawal of the pellets P by the vacuum generator 64.

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    发明专利
    未知

    公开(公告)号:DE602004010554D1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-24

    申请号:DE602004010554

    申请日:2004-01-14

    Applicant: XEROX CORP

    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided to calibrate a xerographic print engine toner concentration sensor (32) to accurately control the toner concentration defined as the ratio of weight of toner and the weight of the overall developing agent in a two-component developing agent to a specified operating target. At least two control patches are imaged onto a photoreceptor (10). Each patch has a different voltage level (VemLo,VemHi) where the voltage levels are the difference between the exposure discharge voltage (VeLo,VeHi) and the developmental roll voltage (VD). The relative reflectivity of each patches is obtained. The latent patches are repeatedly developed at different toner concentrations. The reflectivities of the patches formed at the same toner concentration are combined to obtain a combined reflectivity for that toner concentration. As a result, a toner concentration curve is obtained that has an improved response relative to the toner concentration curves that correspond to each of the individual voltage levels.

    Method and system for calibrating toner concentration sensor
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    发明专利
    Method and system for calibrating toner concentration sensor 审中-公开
    用于校准调色剂浓度传感器的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:JP2004220030A

    公开(公告)日:2004-08-05

    申请号:JP2004006166

    申请日:2004-01-14

    CPC classification number: G03G15/01

    Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and a method that determine an improved toner concentration sensor calibration curve. SOLUTION: The calibration system and method for the toner concentration sensor of a print engine having an exposure discharging voltage and a developing voltage perform image formation of a first patch on a photoreceptor with a specified relatively large voltage difference between the exposure discharging voltage and development voltage (S130), perform image formation of a second patch with a relatively smaller voltage difference between the exposure discharging voltage and developing voltage, and develop the first patch and second patch with a first toner concentration (S180). Then the first and second patches obtained by repeating the above image forming process are developed with a toner concentration different from the first toner concentration. Values of relative reflection factors of the first and second patches which are developed with the plurality of different toner concentrations are determined (S190) and the values of the relative reflection factors of the first and second patches corresponding to the values of the respective toner concentrations are combined (S230) to obtain mean toner concentration sensitivity of the print engine. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

    Abstract translation: 要解决的问题:提供确定改进的调色剂浓度传感器校准曲线的系统和方法。 解决方案:具有曝光放电电压和显影电压的打印引擎的调色剂浓度传感器的校准系统和方法在曝光放电电压之间具有指定的相对较大的电压差的感光体上进行第一贴片的图像形成 和显影电压(S130),以曝光放电电压和显影电压之间的相对较小的电压差进行第二贴片的图像形成,并以第一调色剂浓度显影第一贴片和第二贴片(S180)。 然后通过重复上述图像形成处理获得的第一和第二贴片以不同于第一调色剂浓度的调色剂浓度显影。 确定用多个不同调色剂浓度显影的第一和第二贴片的相对反射因子的值(S190),并且与各个调色剂浓度的值对应的第一和第二贴片的相对反射因子的值为 组合(S230)以获得打印引擎的平均调色剂浓度敏感度。 版权所有(C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

    Solid ink melting assembly
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    发明专利
    Solid ink melting assembly 有权
    固体油墨组装

    公开(公告)号:JP2011126277A

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-30

    申请号:JP2010274263

    申请日:2010-12-09

    CPC classification number: B41J2/175 B41J2/17593

    Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance processing amount of an image producing machine and printing device.
    SOLUTION: A solid phase-change ink melting assembly 510 in a phase-change ink image producing machine includes: an array 511 of a plurality of spaced apart fins 512, the array defining a top face 541 for receiving the pellet P of phase-change ink, a bottom face 543 for discharging melted ink, and a molten surface 545 for melting the solid pieces in contact therewith. The assembly further comprises a number of heat transfer means extending through and in heat transfer contact state with the plurality of fins 512, the heat transfer devices each includes a heating element 525 for heating the means 513.
    COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

    Abstract translation: 要解决的问题:为了增强图像产生机和打印装置的处理量。 相变油墨图像生成机中的固相变墨油熔融组件510包括:多个间隔开的翅片512的阵列511,该阵列限定用于接收颗粒P的顶面541 相变油墨,用于排出熔融油墨的底面543和用于熔化与其接触的固体块的熔融表面545。 组件还包括多个传热装置,其延伸穿过并与多个翅片512处于热传递接触状态,传热装置各自包括用于加热装置513的加热元件525.版权所有(C)2011 ,JPO&INPIT

    High flow ink delivery system
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    发明专利
    High flow ink delivery system 有权
    高流量输送系统

    公开(公告)号:JP2011235636A

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-24

    申请号:JP2011103063

    申请日:2011-05-02

    CPC classification number: B41J2/17593

    Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and method for delivering molten ink to a printing mechanism.SOLUTION: The system includes receiving the molten ink in a receiving reservoir, and alternating which of a plurality of reservoirs is opened to the receiving reservoir to receive the molten ink while at least one other of the plurality of reservoirs is opened to dispense the molten ink to the printing mechanism, in response to the level of ink in a reservoir dispensing the molten ink to the printing mechanism.

    Abstract translation: 要解决的问题:提供一种将熔融油墨输送到打印机构的系统和方法。 解决方案:该系统包括在接收容器中接收熔融油墨,并且将多个储存器中的哪一个开放到接收容器以接收熔融油墨,同时打开多个储存器中的至少另一个以分配 响应于将熔融油墨分配到打印机构的储存器中的墨水的水平,将熔融的油墨喷射到打印机构。 版权所有(C)2012,JPO&INPIT

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