IMAGE FORMING METHOD, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM
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Abstract
An image forming method includes applying a pretreatment liquid to a first area on an object having permeability, applying ink to the first area applied with the pretreatment liquid to form an image in the first area, the ink containing an organic solvent seeping into a second area around a circumference of the image in the first area and applying a colorless liquid containing water to the second area to diffuse the organic solvent in the second area.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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RICOH COMPANY LTD | TOKYO 143-8555 |
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- 2024 Application Filing Year
- B41J Class
- 1374 Applications Filed
- 27 Patents Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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HIRANO, Masanori | Kanagawa, JP | 81 | 987 |
# of filed Patents : 81 Total Citations : 987 |
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