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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 06, 2008
Mark A. Cellura, Webster, NY (US);
Elliott A. Eklund, Penfield, NY (US);
Jim Casella, Webster, NY (US);
Michael J. Levy, Webster, NY (US);
Scott Phillips, West Henrietta, NY (US);
Roger Leighton, Rochester, NY (US);
Michael Leo, Penfield, NY (US);
Mark A. Cellura, Webster, NY (US);
Elliott A. Eklund, Penfield, NY (US);
Jim Casella, Webster, NY (US);
Michael J. Levy, Webster, NY (US);
Scott Phillips, West Henrietta, NY (US);
Roger Leighton, Rochester, NY (US);
Michael Leo, Penfield, NY (US);
Xerox Corporation, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
System and method for encapsulating edges of a paper in digital printing systems. A spray applicator can include a set of stationary sprayers with spray nozzles, a set of transfer rollers and an inkjet print head. The stationary sprayers can be positioned at both marginal ends of the paper. The stationary sprayers apply the fluid through the spray nozzles at edges of the moving paper to encapsulate the edges of the paper such that loose paper fibers and debris are bound to the paper. The fluid can be applied when the transfer rollers can pass the moving paper through a printer or printing press. Thus, the system can protect various subsystems of the printer or printing press against contamination due to the loose paper fibers and debris.