Electrophotography – Image formation – Development
Patent
1997-03-04
1998-05-19
Smith, Matthew S.
Electrophotography
Image formation
Development
399237, G03G 1510
Patent
active
057549281
ABSTRACT:
A squeegee apparatus and method for removing excess developer liquid from an imaging substrate in a liquid electrographic imaging system make use of a squeegee roller having a core with a crowned profile. With determination of a proper loading force, the squeegee apparatus and method achieve substantially uniform loading force along the length of the squeegee roller, and thus along the width of a nip formed along an the imaging region of the imaging substrate. As a result, the squeegee apparatus and method provide substantially uniform removal of developer liquid from the imaging substrate, enhancing quality of an ultimate printed image.
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Jensen Steven C.
Kellie Truman F.
Moe Edward J.
Bauer William D.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
Smith Matthew S.
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