Patent ID: 9340033
Filing Date: 2016-05-17
CPC Classification: B41J,B41M

Claim Text:
1. A process for printing a wood-based flat element, comprising: a preliminary step of graphic composition using an electronic processor and relative software; and a printing step to print a surface of the wood-based flat element using an ink-jet printer of a single-pass type, the ink-jet printer being controlled by the electronic processor; wherein the ink-jet printer is provided with a number of print heads; wherein for each color employed in the ink-jet printer, the number of print heads is that required to cover the entire width of the surface to be printed; wherein during the entire printing step, the wood-based flat element is maintained at rest and the ink-jet printer performs a motion relative to the wood-based flat element to print the entire surface; wherein the motion of the ink-jet printer results in the wood-based flat element passing below the print heads, such that the entire surface of the wood-based flat element is printed in a single pass of the wood-based flat element below the print heads; wherein during the motion of the ink-jet printer relative to the wood-based flat element, at least one of the print heads propels ink onto the wood-based flat element; wherein prior to the printing step, the process includes treating with a sealant that surface of the wood-based flat element to be printed; and wherein the process further includes a step of applying a substantially transparent protection sheet using a hot applicator to the printed surface of the wood-based flat element, the protection sheet including a paper material.