Method and apparatus for control of gloss level in printed images

摘要

An inkjet printer is configured to process print media having an ink image differently to alter a gloss level of the ink image on the print media. In one mode of operation, the printer moves print media bearing an ink image on one side only through a transfix nip a second time to reduce a gloss level of the printed image.

主权项

1. A method of changing a gloss level of a printed image produced by a printer comprising:
operating a plurality of inkjets with a controller to eject a plurality of ink drops onto a surface of an imaging member to form an ink image on the imaging member; operate a media path to move a print medium through a nip formed between the imaging member and a transfix member to transfer the ink image from the imaging member onto one side of the print medium; and operate the media path to move the print medium through the nip after the ink image has been transferred to the print medium to reduce a gloss level of the printed image by engaging the one side of the print medium having the ink image with the transfix member while engaging another side of the print medium not having an ink image with the imaging member.