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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 2009
Filed:
Jan. 19, 2006
Michael D. Mills, Moultonboro, NH (US);
Michael A. Syverson, Allenstown, NH (US);
Michael D. Mills, Moultonboro, NH (US);
Michael A. Syverson, Allenstown, NH (US);
Electronics for Imaging, Inc., Foster City, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for backlit and dual-sided imaging are described. A print head array is provided comprising first and second print heads arranged along a single print head axis. The first print head is adapted to print first and second images on a substrate, and the second print head is adapted to print a coating layer between the first and second images. The coating layer may comprise a specialized printing fluid such as a layer of substantially white ink. The substrate may comprise a substantially translucent or substantially clear material.