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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 11, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2003
Timothy J. Wojcik, Rochester, NY (US);
Arthur M. Gooray, Penfield, NY (US);
James E. Pickering, Bloomfield, NY (US);
James A. Reczek, Rochester, NY (US);
Hwei-ling Yau, Rochester, NY (US);
Po-jen Shih, Webster, NY (US);
Simon Yandila, Rochester, NY (US);
Charles F. Scaglione, Bergen, NY (US);
Kwok-leung Yip, Webster, NY (US);
Timothy J. Wojcik, Rochester, NY (US);
Arthur M. Gooray, Penfield, NY (US);
James E. Pickering, Bloomfield, NY (US);
James A. Reczek, Rochester, NY (US);
Hwei-Ling Yau, Rochester, NY (US);
Po-Jen Shih, Webster, NY (US);
Simon Yandila, Rochester, NY (US);
Charles F. Scaglione, Bergen, NY (US);
Kwok-Leung Yip, Webster, NY (US);
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A recording element printing and treating system and method are provided. The system includes a printhead for dispensing a liquid comprising a carrier onto a recording element. A carrier removal station positioned downstream from the printhead removes a predetermined percentage of carrier present in the recording element. A converting station positioned downstream from the carrier removal station increases a durability characteristic of the recording element. In one embodiment, printing, carrier removal, and converting are accomplished in a single unit. In an alternative embodiment, printing is accomplished in a stand alone unit while carrier removal and converting are accomplished in a second stand alone unit. In this alternative embodiment, transfer of the recording element can be accomplished automatically using a mechanical device or manually by a system user.