Gloss Mark Toner Channel Configuration for Office Printers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gloss effect specialty imaging techniques do not work effectively with low gloss toners, particularly in office class printers and multi-function devices, limiting their functionality compared to high-end printing systems.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of two or more sets of toner channels with reflectance off the sides and bottom, where one set is positioned at a different height and color than the other, enhances the gloss effect, enabling the use of gloss marks in office class and multi-function devices through multi-layer overprinting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional gloss effect specialty imaging techniques are used, then gloss marks can be produced on high-end production machines, but the technique does not work effectively with low gloss toners in office class printers and multi-function devices
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the gloss mark creation process into multiple toner channel sets (first set and second set) with different properties. The first set uses standard toner channels while the second set uses simulated toner channels with adjusted reflectance characteristics. This segmentation allows the system to adapt to different printer capabilities while maintaining reliable gloss effects across both high-end production machines and office class devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the reflectance parameter of the toner channels by electronically configuring the second set of toner channels to have reflectance off the sides and bottom rather than uniform reflectance. This parameter change enables the gloss effect to work effectively with low gloss toners in office class printers, resolving the contradiction between adapterility and reliability.
2Manufacturing precision
If single-set toner channels are used, then the printing process is simple, but the gloss effect is insufficient for office class devices
Solution Approach 1:
The invention adds another dimension to the toner channel configuration by introducing a second set of toner channels with different reflectance characteristics. Instead of simply increasing complexity within the same dimension, the patent creates a layered approach where the first and second sets of toner channels work together to produce the enhanced gloss effect, making the solution effective for office class devices.
3Reliability
If gloss marks are produced using conventional techniques, then security printing is achieved, but special expensive materials and high-end equipment are required
Solution Approach 1:
The invention makes the gloss mark production system universal by enabling it to function effectively across different printer types and toner qualities. By using electronically configurable toner channel sets with adjusted reflectance, the system achieves reliable security printing without requiring special expensive materials or high-end equipment, making it accessible to office class devices while maintaining security effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach effectively migrates gloss mark functionality from high-end production machines to office machines, enhancing the gloss effect and allowing its utilization in a broader range of printing devices.
Implementation Method 1
electronically configuring the two or more sets of toner channels to include a reflectance off the sides and the bottom of toner channels
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and systems for rendering a gloss mark on a recording medium. Two or more sets of toner channels can be electronically created wherein each toner channel include respective sides and a bottom. The two or more sets of toner channels can be electronically configured to include a reflectance off the sides and the bottom of toner channels wherein one set of the toner channels is positioned at a different height and a different color than the other set of toner channels, thereby enhancing the gloss effect associated with a gloss mark, which allows the gloss mark to be effectively utilized in, for example, a printer or printing system such as an office class rendering device.