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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 19, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2010
Zhanjun Gao, Rochester, NY (US);
Jinquan Xu, Tolland, CT (US);
Chang-fang Hsu, Beavercreek, OH (US);
Zhanjun Gao, Rochester, NY (US);
Jinquan Xu, Tolland, CT (US);
Chang-Fang Hsu, Beavercreek, OH (US);
Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, NY (US);
Abstract
A method of printing includes providing liquid drops travelling along a first path using a jetting module. A catcher including a liquid outlet, a stationary surface, and a liquid source is also provided. A liquid film provided by the liquid source is caused to exit the liquid outlet of the catcher and flow over the stationary surface of the catcher. Selected liquid drops are caused to deviate from the first path and begin travelling along a second path using a deflection mechanism such that the liquid drops travelling along one of the first path and the second path contact the liquid film.