Patent ID: 7604322
Filing Date: 2009-10-20
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A photofinishing system comprising a processor, a printer, means for feeding print media to the printer from a roll of the non-coated print media, and drier means coupled to the printer; the processor being arranged to generate a drive signal that is representative of photographic images, the printer comprising opposed printheads for printing on both faces of the non-coated print media, being coupled to the processor and being arranged to process the drive signal and effect printing of the photographic images on both faces of the non-coated print media; and the drier means being arranged to receive printed non-coated media directly from the printer, to transport the printed non-coated media from the printer and having a first blower for blowing heated air onto a first face of the printed media and a second blower for blowing heated air onto a second, opposite face of the printed media which are selectively operable for selectively drying the first face, the second face or both faces of the printed non-coated media during transportation of the media.