IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

An intermediate transfer member (34) (ITM) transfers ink solids from an image bearing surface to a substrate. The ITM has an outermost surface having an absorptivity of less than or equal to about 5 percent when measured after 36 hours of immersion in Isopar L at 100 degrees Celsius. An imaging liquid developer system (22) deposits the ink solids and an ink solids carrier onto the outermost surface of the ITM, wherein the imaging liquid developer system (22) is configured to supply the ink solids carrier at a reduced thickness or reduced density as compared to more absorptive ITMs.

主权项

1. An imaging system comprising:
an intermediate transfer member (ITM) operative for transfer of ink solids from an image bearing surface for a subsequent transfer to a substrate; the ITM having an outermost surface having an absorptivity of less than or equal to about 5 percent when measured after 36 hours of immersion in Isopar L at 100 degrees Celsius; and an imaging liquid developer system operative to sequentially deposit the ink solids and an ink solids carrier onto the outermost surface of the ITM, wherein the imaging liquid developer system is configured to supply the ink solids carrier at an equivalent thickness of less than 3.5 μm at image areas.