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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2023
Filed:
Oct. 21, 2021
Landa Corporation Ltd., Rehovot, IL;
Aharon Shmaiser, Rishon LeZion, IL;
Haggai Karlinski, Ramat Gan, IL;
Alon Siman-Tov, Or Yehuda, IL;
Yehoshua Sheinman, Ra'anana, IL;
Daniel Alkhanati, Nes Ziona, IL;
Elad Pur Buchray, Nes Ziona, IL;
LANDA CORPORATION LTD., Rehovot, IL;
Abstract
Some embodiments relate to printing system is described that has an intermediate transfer member (ITM) in the form of a seamed endless belt for transporting an ink image from an image forming station, at which an ink image is deposited on ITM, to an impression station, where the ink image is transferred onto a printing substrate. Two drive members are provided for movement in synchronism with one another. Rotation of the drive members during installation of a new ITM serves to thread the strip through the printing system by pulling the strip from its leading end. Alternatively or additionally, indirect printing system comprising the ITM and an image forming station at which droplets of ink are applied to the ITM to form ink images thereon is disclosed. One or more blowing mechanisms (e.g. associated with the image forming station) are disclosed herein.