Incremental printing of symbolic information – Ink jet – Medium and processing means
Patent
1997-10-31
2000-05-30
Smith, Matthew S.
Incremental printing of symbolic information
Ink jet
Medium and processing means
B41J 201
Patent
active
060683724
ABSTRACT:
An improved replaceable liquid application system for applying a liquid intermediate transfer surface to a support surface in a printer is provided. The liquid application system is contained in a removable cassette and utilizes a liquid impregnated arcuate surface that engages the support surface by rolling contact. The liquid impregnated arcuate surface and a reclamation assembly are contained in a removable cartridge in the cassette. A cartridge life status assembly determines when the useful life of the cartridge has been exhausted. Push tabs on the cartridge and finger wells on the cassette allow for easy and convenient removal of a used cartridge and insertion of a replacement cartridge.
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Allen Michael S.
Brzezinski Richard
Hindman Larry E.
Johnson David W.
Jones Brent R.
Gray Francis I.
Moore Charles F.
Smith Matthew S.
Tran Hoan
Xerox Corporation
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