Patent ID: 8757744
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: B41J,B41M

Abstract:
1. A multi-function system for recovering printed media printed with thermo-reactive ink that has been erased by an application of heat, the system comprising: a printed media input module for receiving printed media that has been printed with ink having thermo-reactive properties such that said ink is visible on said printed media when a temperature T of said ink is in a range of T at least one cooling element which resides on a transport path traveled by said printed media and in proximity to said printed media as said printed media travels along said transport path, said cooling element lowering a temperature T of said media to at least T≦T a graphical user interface to receive a user's selection directing a controller along said transport path to keep said printed media at a distance to said cooling element for an amount of time such that a change in said temperature T of said ink is effectuated.