Electrostatic printing machine with improved web-developing system and method
CA 1073198 A · Owner: Xerox Corporation · Inventors: Mcfarland, Keith E.
Overview
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An electrostatic printing machine of the type having means for applying fluid toner material to a surface of a web of print material includes a toner fountain and pump for pumping toner into the fountain from a body of toner. A vacuum channel member extends transversely of the path of movement of the web for removing toner from the surface. The vacuum channel member is formed with an upwardly directed open cavity surrounded by walls which terminate at their upper end edges in substantially a common plane for supporting the web thereacross substantially sealing the cavity when the web is so located. A flow passage is formed to lead fluid toner out of the cavity from below and flow-operated …
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- Granted March 11, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 11, 1997.
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