Patent ID: 7942495
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A method of forming a high resolution image on a print medium, comprising: coating at least a portion of an exterior surface of a cable with an electrostatically charged, pigmented material; directing an air stream at the at least a portion of the cable coated with the pigmented material; and electronically controlling advancement of the cable through the air stream such that a metered amount of the electrostatically charged, pigmented material is removed from the exterior surface of the cable and is deposited onto a print medium that is placed in close proximity to the cable; wherein the electrostatically charged print medium and the electrostatically charged, pigmented material have opposite charges such that they are attracted to one another at a location where the electrostatically charged, pigmented material is removed from the exterior surface of the cable and is deposited onto the print medium.