METHOD OF APPLYING A CURABLE LIQUID AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD

摘要

In a method for applying a curable liquid using an inkjet printing method, a gloss level is controlled by first applying a first layer of liquid and curing the first layer. Having thus obtained a layer having known properties, a second layer is applied on the first layer. Droplets of the second layer are uncured for a predetermined period of time allowing the droplets to spread and coalesce to form a layer having a smooth and flat surface such to provide a desired gloss level, in particular a high gloss.;Further, a printing apparatus configured to perform the method is provided.

主权项

1. Method of applying a layer of a recording liquid on a recording medium by application of droplets of the recording liquid using an inkjet printing technique, which recording liquid is curable, the method comprising
a. applying a first layer of droplets of the recording liquid on the recording medium such that the first layer substantially completely covers a predetermined part of the recording medium; b. curing the droplets of the first layer within a first period of time after application, wherein the first period of time is selected to allow the recording liquid to spread to the extent that a substantially closed layer of cured recording liquid on the recording medium is obtained; c. applying a second layer of droplets of the recording liquid on the cured first layer; d. leaving the second layer uncured for a second period of time, wherein the second period of time is selected to allow the droplets to spread and coalesce for the second layer to have a smooth glossy surface; and e. curing the second layer after the second period of time.