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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 2006
Filed:
Apr. 16, 2004
Knut Behnke, Flintbek, DE;
Hans-otto Krause, Eckernförde, DE;
Frank-michael Morgenweck, Molfsee, DE;
Domingo Rohde, Kiel, DE;
Detlef Schulze-hagenest, Molfsee, DE;
Lars Seimetz, Achterwehr, DE;
Knut Behnke, Flintbek, DE;
Hans-Otto Krause, Eckernförde, DE;
Frank-Michael Morgenweck, Molfsee, DE;
Domingo Rohde, Kiel, DE;
Detlef Schulze-Hagenest, Molfsee, DE;
Lars Seimetz, Achterwehr, DE;
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
Handling a printing medium in a microwave fuser mechanism of a printing machine so as to prevent damages and disruptions that can occur because of the presence of condensed water. The invention is achieved by removing moisture from the microwave mechanism and by, at least, supporting conveyance of the printing medium by flowing air, and also by preventing moisture from being conveyed into other parts of the microwave mechanism.